Methocarbamol vs Tizanidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methocarbamol was dispensed 2.2× as often as Tizanidine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 20,006 items versus 9,004 in England.
20,006items
Methocarbamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,004items
Tizanidine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methocarbamol versus Tizanidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methocarbamol · ╌ Tizanidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methocarbamol | Tizanidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 20,006 | 9,004 |
| Items, last 12 months | 223,940 | 105,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £97,013 | £41,016 |
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