Varenicline tartrate vs Cytisinicline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 44.3× as often as Cytisinicline in May 2026 — 7,714 items versus 174 in England.
7,714items
Varenicline tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
174items
Cytisinicline · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Cytisinicline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,714 | 174 |
| Items, last 12 months | 104,412 | 2,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £260,293 | £19,924 |
See the full profile for Varenicline tartrate or Cytisinicline.