Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing at DONCASTER DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
22,832
Total Quantity
14.8M
NHS Cost
£191.4K
vs National Avg
+2320.5%
DONCASTER DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES prescribed 22,832 items of Methadone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £191,363 to the NHS. This is 2320.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Methadone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,021
Jul 2026
1,772
Jul 2026
2,004
Jul 2026
1,776
Jul 2026
1,862
Jul 2026
2,034
Jul 2026
1,856
Jul 2026
2,019
Jul 2026
1,948
Jul 2026
1,810
Jul 2026
1,761
Jul 2026
1,969
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 22,832 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,774,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £191,363 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2320.5% |
Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 22,832 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 943 items |
| Difference | +2320.5% vs national average |
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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.