Tramadol hydrochloride vs Dihydrocodeine tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 3.5× as often as Dihydrocodeine tartrate in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 113,504 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
113,504items
Dihydrocodeine tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Dihydrocodeine tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Dihydrocodeine tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Dihydrocodeine tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 113,504 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 1,378,555 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £634,921 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Dihydrocodeine tartrate.