Nalmefene vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 65.9× as often as Nalmefene in May 2026 — 7,714 items versus 117 in England.
117items
Nalmefene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,714items
Varenicline tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nalmefene versus Varenicline tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nalmefene · ╌ Varenicline tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 117 | 7,714 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,168 | 104,412 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,730 | £260,293 |
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