Tramadol hydrochloride vs Meptazinol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 129.3× as often as Meptazinol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 3,234 in England.
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,234items
Meptazinol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Meptazinol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Meptazinol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Meptazinol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 3,234 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 39,598 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £50,486 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Meptazinol hydrochloride.