Nalmefene vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 806.8× as often as Nalmefene in March 2026 — 85,518 items versus 106 in England.
106items
Nalmefene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85,518items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nalmefene versus Buprenorphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nalmefene · ╌ Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 106 | 85,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,128 | 994,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,714 | £2,234,789 |
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