Paracetamol vs Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 11,002.1× as often as Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 115 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
115items
Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 115 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 3,363 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £14,491 |
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