Paracetamol vs Almotriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 325.6× as often as Almotriptan in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 3,886 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,886items
Almotriptan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Almotriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Almotriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Almotriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 3,886 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 45,675 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £50,217 |
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