Nicotine vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 6.7× as often as Nicotine in March 2026 — 146,262 items versus 21,967 in England.
21,967items
Nicotine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
146,262items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotine versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotine · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Nicotine | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 21,967 | 146,262 |
| Items, last 12 months | 266,922 | 1,793,212 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £756,602 | £934,183 |
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