Varenicline tartrate vs Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 643.6× as often as Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 9,010 items versus 14 in England.
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,010 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106,960 | 2,650 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £341,732 | £343 |
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