Nicotine vs Naltrexone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 10.3× as often as Naltrexone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 19,460 items versus 1,889 in England.
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,889items
Naltrexone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotine versus Naltrexone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotine · ╌ Naltrexone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nicotine | Naltrexone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 19,460 | 1,889 |
| Items, last 12 months | 256,748 | 20,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £698,525 | £227,505 |
See the full profile for Nicotine or Naltrexone hydrochloride.