Tramadol hydrochloride vs Buprenorphine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 1.7× as often as Buprenorphine in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 227,606 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
227,606items
Buprenorphine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Buprenorphine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Buprenorphine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Buprenorphine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 227,606 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 2,766,880 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £3,757,192 |
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