Tramadol hydrochloride vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 287.1× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in April 2026 — 411,150 items versus 1,432 in England.
411,150items
Tramadol hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,432items
Methadone hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 411,150 | 1,432 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,023,012 | 16,660 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,565,584 | £71,751 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Methadone hydrochloride.