Bupropion hydrochloride vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 33.9× as often as Bupropion hydrochloride in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 4,059 in England.
4,059items
Bupropion hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bupropion hydrochloride versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bupropion hydrochloride · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Bupropion hydrochloride | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,059 | 137,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43,767 | 1,757,297 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £148,693 | £914,147 |
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