Tramadol hydrochloride vs Fentanyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 8.4× as often as Fentanyl in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 49,945 in England.
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,945items
Fentanyl · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Fentanyl: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Fentanyl
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Fentanyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 49,945 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 618,732 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £1,619,682 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Fentanyl.