Morphine sulfate vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 2,996.4× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 404,508 items versus 135 in England.
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
135items
Pethidine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Morphine sulfate | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 404,508 | 135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,990,364 | 1,709 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,301,425 | £7,435 |
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