Varenicline tartrate vs Buprenorphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Buprenorphine hydrochloride was dispensed 9.5× as often as Varenicline tartrate in March 2026 — 85,518 items versus 9,010 in England.
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85,518items
Buprenorphine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varenicline tartrate versus Buprenorphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varenicline tartrate · ╌ Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Buprenorphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,010 | 85,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106,960 | 994,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £341,732 | £2,234,789 |
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