Nicotine vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 7.1× as often as Nicotine in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 19,460 in England.
19,460items
Nicotine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Nicotine | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 19,460 | 137,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 256,748 | 1,757,297 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £698,525 | £914,147 |
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