Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVER DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,155
Total Quantity
3.2M
NHS Cost
£41.3K
vs National Avg
+446.5%
RIVER DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE prescribed 5,155 items of Methadone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £41,306 to the NHS. This is 446.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Methadone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
957
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
365
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,155 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,152,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £41,306 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +446.5% |
Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,155 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 943 items |
| Difference | +446.5% 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.