Disulfiram vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 5.5× as often as Disulfiram in May 2026 — 7,714 items versus 1,397 in England.
1,397items
Disulfiram · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,714items
Varenicline tartrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Disulfiram | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,397 | 7,714 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,447 | 104,412 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £68,247 | £260,293 |
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