Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 3,517.5× as often as Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) in May 2026 — 404,508 items versus 115 in England.
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Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 115 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,363 | 4,990,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,491 | £2,301,425 |
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