Tramadol hydrochloride vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 317.6× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 1,317 in England.
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,317items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 1,317 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 16,394 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £66,653 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Methadone hydrochloride.