Paracetamol vs Meptazinol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 419.6× as often as Meptazinol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 3,015 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,015items
Meptazinol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Meptazinol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Meptazinol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Meptazinol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 3,015 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 39,116 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £48,051 |
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