Acamprosate calcium vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 9.6× as often as Acamprosate calcium in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 14,362 in England.
14,362items
Acamprosate calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,362 | 137,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 173,682 | 1,757,297 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £183,248 | £914,147 |
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