Aspirin vs Paracetamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 293.6× as often as Aspirin in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 4,310 in England.
4,310items
Aspirin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Paracetamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Paracetamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Paracetamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,310 | 1,265,243 |
| Items, last 12 months | 55,986 | 15,709,047 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,695 | £5,475,885 |
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