Paracetamol vs Analgesics with anti-emetics
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 464.8× as often as Analgesics with anti-emetics in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 2,856 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,856items
Analgesics with anti-emetics · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Analgesics with anti-emetics: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Analgesics with anti-emetics
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Analgesics with anti-emetics |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 2,856 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 59,708 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £28,803 |
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