Nalmefene vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 76.2× as often as Nalmefene in April 2026 — 8,310 items versus 109 in England.
109items
Nalmefene · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,310items
Varenicline tartrate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 109 | 8,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,140 | 106,647 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,254 | £277,407 |
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