Acamprosate calcium vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 9.7× as often as Acamprosate calcium in April 2026 — 142,400 items versus 14,682 in England.
14,682items
Acamprosate calcium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
142,400items
Methadone hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Acamprosate calcium | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 14,682 | 142,400 |
| Items, last 12 months | 173,501 | 1,773,912 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £188,831 | £949,782 |
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