Methadone hydrochloride vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 268.1× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 404,508 items versus 1,509 in England.
1,509items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methadone hydrochloride | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,509 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,819 | 4,990,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £74,816 | £2,301,425 |
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