Tramadol hydrochloride vs Tapentadol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 32.2× as often as Tapentadol in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 12,982 in England.
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,982items
Tapentadol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Tapentadol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 12,982 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 156,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £523,865 |
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