Methadone hydrochloride
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
6,798
NHS Cost
£288.3K
Practices
620
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Methadone hydrochloride is prescribed by 620 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 6,798 items were prescribed at a total cost of £288,302 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | 579 | 21 | 28 | +150.9% ▲ |
| NW | 530 | 4 | 133 | +1,104.5% ▲ |
| B | 382 | 5 | 76 | +594.5% ▲ |
| W | 329 | 7 | 47 | +327.3% ▲ |
| CA | 249 | 2 | 125 | +1,031.8% ▲ |
| E | 233 | 9 | 26 | +135.5% ▲ |
| BN | 208 | 4 | 52 | +372.7% ▲ |
| S | 195 | 5 | 39 | +254.5% ▲ |
| L | 176 | 7 | 25 | +128.2% ▲ |
| CH | 174 | 4 | 44 | +295.5% ▲ |
| PE | 154 | 4 | 39 | +250.0% ▲ |
| TR | 128 | 1 | 128 | +1,063.6% ▲ |
| NE | 118 | 3 | 39 | +257.3% ▲ |
| AL | 115 | 1 | 115 | +945.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CGL CAMDEN DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE | 420 |
| CGL BIRMINGHAM NORTH | 252 |
| RECOVERY STEPS CUMBRIA | 229 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Analgesics
- Paragraph: Opioid analgesics
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.