Paracetamol vs Analgesics with anti-emetics
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 229.8× as often as Analgesics with anti-emetics in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 5,506 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,506items
Analgesics with anti-emetics · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Analgesics with anti-emetics |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 5,506 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 58,186 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £60,001 |
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