Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing at TURNING POINT SOMERSET

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
12,187
Total Quantity
8.1M
NHS Cost
£106.2K
vs National Avg
+1192%

TURNING POINT SOMERSET prescribed 12,187 items of Methadone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £106,229 to the NHS. This is 1192% above the national average prescribing rate. Methadone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,071
Jul 2026
948
Jul 2026
1,085
Jul 2026
975
Jul 2026
947
Jul 2026
1,040
Jul 2026
848
Jul 2026
1,117
Jul 2026
942
Jul 2026
1,170
Jul 2026
1,021
Jul 2026
1,023

Prescribing Details

Total Items12,187
Total Quantity8,147,866
Total NHS Cost£106,229
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+1192%

Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice12,187 items
National average per practice943 items
Difference+1192% 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.