Cytisinicline vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 881.1× as often as Cytisinicline in March 2026 — 146,262 items versus 166 in England.
166items
Cytisinicline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
146,262items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cytisinicline versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cytisinicline · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cytisinicline | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 166 | 146,262 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,214 | 1,793,212 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,752 | £934,183 |
See the full profile for Cytisinicline or Methadone hydrochloride.