Tramadol hydrochloride vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride and Morphine sulfate were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (418,216 versus 421,187 items in England).
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
421,187items
Morphine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 421,187 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 5,010,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £2,448,531 |
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