Tramadol hydrochloride vs Tapentadol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 32.0× as often as Tapentadol in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 12,425 in England.
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,425items
Tapentadol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Tapentadol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Tapentadol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Tapentadol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 398,142 | 12,425 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,985,868 | 155,277 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,423,810 | £372,828 |
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