Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,154
Total Quantity
472.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+22.3%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,154 items of Methadone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,490 to the NHS. This is 22.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Methadone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 472,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,490 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.3% |
Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 943 items |
| Difference | +22.3% 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.