Nicotine bitartrate vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 800.4× as often as Nicotine bitartrate in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 172 in England.
172items
Nicotine bitartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Nicotine bitartrate | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 172 | 137,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,287 | 1,757,297 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,654 | £914,147 |
See the full profile for Nicotine bitartrate or Methadone hydrochloride.