Nicotine vs Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 3,892.0× as often as Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 19,460 items versus 5 in England.
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotine versus Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotine · ╌ Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nicotine | Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 19,460 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 256,748 | 2,126 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £698,525 | £349 |
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