Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 4.4× as often as Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 90,303 in England.
90,303items
Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) versus Tramadol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · ╌ Tramadol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 90,303 | 398,142 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,134,570 | 4,985,868 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £438,059 | £1,423,810 |
See the full profile for Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) or Tramadol hydrochloride.