Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 3,583.4× as often as Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) in April 2026 — 415,672 items versus 116 in England.
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Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
415,672items
Morphine sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 116 | 415,672 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,716 | 5,012,201 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £13,055 | £2,345,649 |
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