Tramadol hydrochloride vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 2,884.2× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 145 in England.
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
145items
Pethidine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Pethidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Pethidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 145 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 1,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £8,511 |
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