Disulfiram vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 5.7× as often as Disulfiram in April 2026 — 8,310 items versus 1,467 in England.
1,467items
Disulfiram · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,310items
Varenicline tartrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Disulfiram versus Varenicline tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Disulfiram · ╌ Varenicline tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Disulfiram | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,467 | 8,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,725 | 106,647 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £71,714 | £277,407 |
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