Methadone hydrochloride vs Naltrexone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 72.9× as often as Naltrexone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 1,889 in England.
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,889items
Naltrexone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methadone hydrochloride versus Naltrexone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methadone hydrochloride · ╌ Naltrexone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methadone hydrochloride | Naltrexone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 137,667 | 1,889 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,757,297 | 20,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £914,147 | £227,505 |
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