Paracetamol vs Ergotamine tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 1,314,479.0× as often as Ergotamine tartrate in April 2026 — 1,314,479 items versus 1 in England.
1,314,479items
Paracetamol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ergotamine tartrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Ergotamine tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Ergotamine tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Ergotamine tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,314,479 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,777,004 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £5,693,331 | £210 |
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