Methadone hydrochloride vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 319.8× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 421,187 items versus 1,317 in England.
1,317items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
421,187items
Morphine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methadone hydrochloride versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methadone hydrochloride · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methadone hydrochloride | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,317 | 421,187 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,394 | 5,010,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £66,653 | £2,448,531 |
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