Nefopam hydrochloride vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 4.9× as often as Nefopam hydrochloride in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 80,607 in England.
80,607items
Nefopam hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nefopam hydrochloride versus Tramadol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nefopam hydrochloride · ╌ Tramadol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nefopam hydrochloride | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 80,607 | 398,142 |
| Items, last 12 months | 893,549 | 4,985,868 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £667,553 | £1,423,810 |
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