Nalmefene vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 1,176.6× as often as Nalmefene in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 117 in England.
117items
Nalmefene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nalmefene versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nalmefene · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 117 | 137,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,168 | 1,757,297 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,730 | £914,147 |
See the full profile for Nalmefene or Methadone hydrochloride.