Varenicline tartrate
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
31.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2M
Practices
3,173
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Varenicline tartrate is prescribed by 3,173 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 31,412 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,204,493 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in substance dependence.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF | 1,545 | 36 | 43 | +333.3% ▲ |
| WA | 1,346 | 49 | 28 | +177.8% ▲ |
| PL | 1,004 | 29 | 35 | +249.5% ▲ |
| LS | 919 | 39 | 24 | +138.4% ▲ |
| PE | 808 | 32 | 25 | +155.6% ▲ |
| BS | 763 | 26 | 29 | +196.0% ▲ |
| MK | 755 | 27 | 28 | +182.8% ▲ |
| N | 669 | 19 | 35 | +255.6% ▲ |
| EX | 664 | 26 | 26 | +157.6% ▲ |
| TR | 658 | 22 | 30 | +202.0% ▲ |
| GL | 627 | 24 | 26 | +163.6% ▲ |
| SE | 595 | 17 | 35 | +253.5% ▲ |
| TQ | 542 | 16 | 34 | +242.4% ▲ |
| SO | 534 | 15 | 36 | +259.6% ▲ |
| CM | 526 | 20 | 26 | +165.7% ▲ |
| B | 520 | 20 | 26 | +162.6% ▲ |
| CH | 513 | 29 | 18 | +78.8% ▲ |
| RM | 502 | 25 | 20 | +103.0% ▲ |
| M | 465 | 24 | 19 | +96.0% ▲ |
| NE | 460 | 18 | 26 | +158.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| QMUL TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICE | 214 |
| PRIMARY CARE SEVEN DAY SERVICE | 190 |
| BARNET FEDERATED GPS LIMITED | 167 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in substance dependence
- Paragraph: Nicotine dependence
Related drugs in this section
Explore More
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.