Nalmefene vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 761.6× as often as Nalmefene in April 2026 — 83,010 items versus 109 in England.
109items
Nalmefene · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,010items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 109 | 83,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,140 | 992,472 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,254 | £1,669,287 |
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