Nicotine bitartrate vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 746.2× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in March 2026 — 146,262 items versus 196 in England.
196items
Nicotine bitartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
146,262items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotine bitartrate versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotine bitartrate · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Nicotine bitartrate | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 196 | 146,262 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,374 | 1,793,212 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,108 | £934,183 |
See the full profile for Nicotine bitartrate or Methadone hydrochloride.