Paracetamol vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 1,008.1× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 1,317 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,317items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 1,317 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 16,394 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £66,653 |
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