Paracetamol vs Aspirin combined preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 253,048.6× as often as Aspirin combined preparations in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 5 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Aspirin combined preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Aspirin combined preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Aspirin combined preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Aspirin combined preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 163 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £43 |
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