Aspirin and caffeine vs Paracetamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 421,747.7× as often as Aspirin and caffeine in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 3 in England.
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Aspirin and caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin and caffeine versus Paracetamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin and caffeine · ╌ Paracetamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aspirin and caffeine | Paracetamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 1,265,243 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43 | 15,709,047 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8 | £5,475,885 |
See the full profile for Aspirin and caffeine or Paracetamol.