Nicotine vs Nicotine bitartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nicotine was dispensed 113.1× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in May 2026 — 19,460 items versus 172 in England.
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
172items
Nicotine bitartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotine versus Nicotine bitartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotine · ╌ Nicotine bitartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nicotine | Nicotine bitartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 19,460 | 172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 256,748 | 2,287 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £698,525 | £3,654 |
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