Morphine sulfate vs Pentazocine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 5,559.8× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 416,984 items versus 75 in England.
416,984items
Morphine sulfate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
75items
Pentazocine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Morphine sulfate versus Pentazocine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Morphine sulfate · ╌ Pentazocine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Morphine sulfate | Pentazocine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 416,984 | 75 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,999,087 | 864 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £2,355,400 | £8,562 |
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