Varenicline tartrate vs Nicotine bitartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 44.8× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in May 2026 — 7,714 items versus 172 in England.
7,714items
Varenicline tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
172items
Nicotine bitartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varenicline tartrate versus Nicotine bitartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varenicline tartrate · ╌ Nicotine bitartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Nicotine bitartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,714 | 172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 104,412 | 2,287 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £260,293 | £3,654 |
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