Paracetamol vs Almotriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 331.9× as often as Almotriptan in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 4,000 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,000items
Almotriptan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Almotriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Almotriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Almotriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 4,000 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 45,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £58,961 |
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