Varenicline tartrate vs Nicotine bitartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Varenicline tartrate was dispensed 46.0× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in March 2026 — 9,010 items versus 196 in England.
9,010items
Varenicline tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
196items
Nicotine bitartrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Nicotine bitartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,010 | 196 |
| Items, last 12 months | 106,960 | 2,374 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £341,732 | £4,108 |
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