Nalmefene vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 1,379.8× as often as Nalmefene in March 2026 — 146,262 items versus 106 in England.
106items
Nalmefene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
146,262items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Nalmefene | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 106 | 146,262 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,128 | 1,793,212 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,714 | £934,183 |
See the full profile for Nalmefene or Methadone hydrochloride.