Paracetamol vs Frovatriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 224.0× as often as Frovatriptan in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 5,927 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,927items
Frovatriptan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Frovatriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Frovatriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Frovatriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 5,927 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 66,716 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £37,119 |
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