Disulfiram vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 14.8× as often as Disulfiram in March 2026 — 21,967 items versus 1,481 in England.
1,481items
Disulfiram · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,967items
Nicotine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Disulfiram versus Nicotine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Disulfiram · ╌ Nicotine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Disulfiram | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,481 | 21,967 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,837 | 266,922 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £84,093 | £756,602 |
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