Varenicline tartrate vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methadone hydrochloride was dispensed 17.8× as often as Varenicline tartrate in May 2026 — 137,667 items versus 7,714 in England.
7,714items
Varenicline tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
137,667items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varenicline tartrate versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varenicline tartrate · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Varenicline tartrate | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,714 | 137,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 104,412 | 1,757,297 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £260,293 | £914,147 |
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