Tramadol hydrochloride vs Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 3,462.1× as often as Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 115 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
115items
Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 115 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 3,363 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £14,491 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic).