Tramadol hydrochloride vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Tramadol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 398,142 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £1,285,900 |
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