Cytisinicline vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 791.2× as often as Cytisinicline in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 174 in England.
174items
Cytisinicline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Cytisinicline | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 174 | 137,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,077 | 1,757,297 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,924 | £914,147 |
See the full profile for Cytisinicline or Methadone hydrochloride.