Tramadol hydrochloride vs Pentazocine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 5,808.6× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 72 in England.
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
72items
Pentazocine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Pentazocine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Pentazocine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Pentazocine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 72 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 860 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £9,193 |
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