Varenicline tartrate vs Cytisinicline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 54.3× as often as Cytisinicline in March 2026 — 9,010 items versus 166 in England.
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
166items
Cytisinicline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varenicline tartrate versus Cytisinicline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varenicline tartrate · ╌ Cytisinicline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Cytisinicline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,010 | 166 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106,960 | 2,214 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £341,732 | £18,752 |
See the full profile for Varenicline tartrate or Cytisinicline.