Tramadol hydrochloride vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 2,949.2× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 135 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
135items
Pethidine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 1,709 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £7,435 |
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