Aspirin and caffeine vs Paracetamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 442,537.0× as often as Aspirin and caffeine in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 3 in England.
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Aspirin and caffeine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Paracetamol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Aspirin and caffeine | Paracetamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 1,327,611 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40 | 15,763,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18 | £5,728,363 |
See the full profile for Aspirin and caffeine or Paracetamol.