Tramadol hydrochloride vs Zolmitriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 10.6× as often as Zolmitriptan in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 39,321 in England.
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,321items
Zolmitriptan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tramadol hydrochloride versus Zolmitriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tramadol hydrochloride · ╌ Zolmitriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tramadol hydrochloride | Zolmitriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 418,216 | 39,321 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,034,175 | 449,025 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,567,875 | £1,326,120 |
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