Morphine sulfate vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 3,222.3× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 415,672 items versus 129 in England.
415,672items
Morphine sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
129items
Pethidine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Morphine sulfate versus Pethidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Morphine sulfate · ╌ Pethidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Morphine sulfate | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 415,672 | 129 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,012,201 | 1,729 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,345,649 | £7,951 |
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