Varenicline tartrate vs Naltrexone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 4.4× as often as Naltrexone hydrochloride in April 2026 — 8,310 items versus 1,898 in England.
8,310items
Varenicline tartrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,898items
Naltrexone hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varenicline tartrate versus Naltrexone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varenicline tartrate · ╌ Naltrexone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Naltrexone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 8,310 | 1,898 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106,647 | 20,708 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £277,407 | £228,955 |
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