Varenicline tartrate vs Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 1,187.1× as often as Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride in April 2026 — 8,310 items versus 7 in England.
Varenicline tartrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varenicline tartrate versus Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varenicline tartrate · ╌ Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 8,310 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106,647 | 2,389 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £277,407 | £157 |
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