Nicotine vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 4.3× as often as Nicotine in May 2026 — 83,057 items versus 19,460 in England.
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,057items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotine versus Buprenorphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotine · ╌ Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nicotine | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 19,460 | 83,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 256,748 | 993,005 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £698,525 | £1,613,469 |
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