Methadone hydrochloride
Methadone hydrochloride was ranked 828th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 1,509 items, up 11.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Analgesics
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £49.58
- Year on year Up 11.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Methadone hydrochloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone 5mg tablets | 0407020M0AAAEAE | 1,373 | £67,805 |
| Methadone 50mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules | 0407020M0AAACAC | 98 | £6,087 |
| Methadone 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules | 0407020M0AAAVAV | 38 | £924 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Methadone hydrochloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Methadone hydrochloride volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
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Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.