Nicotine bitartrate vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 482.9× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in May 2026 — 83,057 items versus 172 in England.
172items
Nicotine bitartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
83,057items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotine bitartrate versus Buprenorphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotine bitartrate · ╌ Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nicotine bitartrate | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 172 | 83,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,287 | 993,005 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,654 | £1,613,469 |
See the full profile for Nicotine bitartrate or Buprenorphine hydrochloride.