Tramadol hydrochloride vs Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 36,194.7× as often as Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 11 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain): national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 110 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £7,238 |
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