Nalmefene vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 664.4× as often as Nalmefene in June 2026 — 83,720 items versus 126 in England.
126items
Nalmefene · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,720items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 126 | 83,720 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,197 | 996,884 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £8,472 | £1,716,705 |
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