Meptazinol hydrochloride vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 134.2× as often as Meptazinol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 404,508 items versus 3,015 in England.
3,015items
Meptazinol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meptazinol hydrochloride versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meptazinol hydrochloride · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Meptazinol hydrochloride | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,015 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39,116 | 4,990,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £48,051 | £2,301,425 |
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