Diamorphine hydrochloride vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 3,148.0× as often as Diamorphine hydrochloride in December 2025 — 3,148 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Diamorphine hydrochloride · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,148items
Simple · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diamorphine hydrochloride versus Simple: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diamorphine hydrochloride · ╌ Simple
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Diamorphine hydrochloride | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 3,148 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4 | 44,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £365 | £8,235 |
See the full profile for Diamorphine hydrochloride or Simple.