Dantrolene sodium vs Methocarbamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methocarbamol was dispensed 7.3× as often as Dantrolene sodium in March 2026 — 20,006 items versus 2,745 in England.
2,745items
Dantrolene sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,006items
Methocarbamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dantrolene sodium versus Methocarbamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dantrolene sodium · ╌ Methocarbamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dantrolene sodium | Methocarbamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,745 | 20,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,281 | 223,940 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £50,172 | £97,013 |
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