Paracetamol vs Clonidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 43.7× as often as Clonidine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 28,975 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,975items
Clonidine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Clonidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Clonidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Clonidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 28,975 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 343,101 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £1,741,360 |
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