Paracetamol vs Dihydrocodeine tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 11.1× as often as Dihydrocodeine tartrate in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 113,504 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
113,504items
Dihydrocodeine tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Dihydrocodeine tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Dihydrocodeine tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Dihydrocodeine tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 113,504 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 1,378,555 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £634,921 |
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