Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST KENT RECOVERY SERVICE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,801
Total Quantity
3.1M
NHS Cost
£40.0K
vs National Avg
+515%
WEST KENT RECOVERY SERVICE prescribed 5,801 items of Methadone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £40,046 to the NHS. This is 515% above the national average prescribing rate. Methadone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
455
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,801 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,052,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £40,046 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +515% |
Methadone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,801 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 943 items |
| Difference | +515% 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.