Tramadol hydrochloride vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 263.8× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 1,509 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,509items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 1,509 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 16,819 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £74,816 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Methadone hydrochloride.