Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride vs Methadone hydrochloride
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 69,742.5× as often as Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride in June 2026 — 139,485 items versus 2 in England.
Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Methadone hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2 | 139,485 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,873 | 1,746,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £76 | £934,697 |
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