Tramadol hydrochloride vs Oxycodone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 2.6× as often as Oxycodone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 151,866 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
151,866items
Oxycodone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Oxycodone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Oxycodone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Oxycodone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 151,866 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 1,857,292 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £2,391,379 |
See the full profile for Tramadol hydrochloride or Oxycodone hydrochloride.