Nalmefene vs Nicotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 207.2× as often as Nalmefene in March 2026 — 21,967 items versus 106 in England.
106items
Nalmefene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,967items
Nicotine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nalmefene versus Nicotine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nalmefene · ╌ Nicotine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Nicotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 106 | 21,967 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,128 | 266,922 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,714 | £756,602 |