Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing at TRAFFORD DRUG SERVICE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,730
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
TRAFFORD DRUG SERVICE prescribed 1,730 items of Methadone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,779 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Methadone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,730 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,091,975 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,779 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,730 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 943 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.