Paracetamol vs Dipipanone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 24,331.6× as often as Dipipanone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 52 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52items
Dipipanone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Dipipanone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Dipipanone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Dipipanone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 52 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 617 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £37,596 |
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