Nalmefene vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 166.3× as often as Nalmefene in May 2026 — 19,460 items versus 117 in England.
117items
Nalmefene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nalmefene versus Nicotine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nalmefene · ╌ Nicotine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 117 | 19,460 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,168 | 256,748 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,730 | £698,525 |