Paracetamol vs Morphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 442,537.0× as often as Morphine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 3 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Morphine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Morphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Morphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Morphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 30 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £6 |
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