Paracetamol vs Frovatriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 220.6× as often as Frovatriptan in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 5,736 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,736items
Frovatriptan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Frovatriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Frovatriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Frovatriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 5,736 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 67,579 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £34,730 |
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