Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing at COVENTRY SMS

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
13,687
Total Quantity
9.0M
NHS Cost
£118.1K
vs National Avg
+1351%

COVENTRY SMS prescribed 13,687 items of Methadone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £118,110 to the NHS. This is 1351% above the national average prescribing rate. Methadone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,190
Jun 2026
1,073
Jun 2026
1,191
Jun 2026
1,192
Jun 2026
1,150
Jun 2026
1,220
Jun 2026
1,127
Jun 2026
1,221
Jun 2026
1,155
Jun 2026
1,041
Jun 2026
1,008
Jun 2026
1,119

Prescribing Details

Total Items13,687
Total Quantity9,037,409
Total NHS Cost£118,110
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+1351%

Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice13,687 items
National average per practice943 items
Difference+1351% vs national average
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.