Methocarbamol vs Tizanidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methocarbamol was dispensed 2.2× as often as Tizanidine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 19,173 items versus 8,606 in England.
19,173items
Methocarbamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,606items
Tizanidine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methocarbamol | Tizanidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 19,173 | 8,606 |
| Items, last 12 months | 226,678 | 105,946 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £83,311 | £39,563 |
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