Aspirin vs Paracetamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 280.4× as often as Aspirin in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 4,734 in England.
4,734items
Aspirin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Paracetamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Paracetamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Paracetamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,734 | 1,327,611 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,123 | 15,763,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,518 | £5,728,363 |
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