Nicotine bitartrate vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 847.6× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in April 2026 — 142,400 items versus 168 in England.
168items
Nicotine bitartrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
142,400items
Methadone hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Nicotine bitartrate | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 168 | 142,400 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,333 | 1,773,912 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3,827 | £949,782 |
See the full profile for Nicotine bitartrate or Methadone hydrochloride.