Nalmefene vs Varenicline tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 85.0× as often as Nalmefene in March 2026 — 9,010 items versus 106 in England.
106items
Nalmefene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Varenicline tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 106 | 9,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,128 | 106,960 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,714 | £341,732 |
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