Nicotine bitartrate vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 436.3× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in March 2026 — 85,518 items versus 196 in England.
196items
Nicotine bitartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85,518items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Nicotine bitartrate | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 196 | 85,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,374 | 994,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,108 | £2,234,789 |
See the full profile for Nicotine bitartrate or Buprenorphine hydrochloride.