Acamprosate calcium vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 9.8× as often as Acamprosate calcium in March 2026 — 146,262 items versus 14,855 in England.
14,855items
Acamprosate calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
146,262items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acamprosate calcium versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acamprosate calcium · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14,855 | 146,262 |
| Items, last 12 months | 172,526 | 1,793,212 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £198,204 | £934,183 |
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