Tramadol hydrochloride vs Fentanyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 8.3× as often as Fentanyl in April 2026 — 411,150 items versus 49,415 in England.
411,150items
Tramadol hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,415items
Fentanyl · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Fentanyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 411,150 | 49,415 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,023,012 | 615,644 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,565,584 | £1,587,889 |
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