Fentanyl citrate vs Naloxone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fentanyl citrate was dispensed 139.0× as often as Naloxone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 139 items versus 1 in England.
139items
Fentanyl citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Naloxone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fentanyl citrate versus Naloxone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fentanyl citrate · ╌ Naloxone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fentanyl citrate | Naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 139 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,599 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,667 | £55 |
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