Varenicline tartrate vs Naltrexone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 4.9× as often as Naltrexone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 9,010 items versus 1,827 in England.
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,827items
Naltrexone hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Naltrexone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,010 | 1,827 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106,960 | 20,376 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £341,732 | £148,351 |
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