Paracetamol vs Morphine (Opium Tincture)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 1,317,720.0× as often as Morphine (Opium Tincture) in June 2026 — 1,317,720 items versus 1 in England.
1,317,720items
Paracetamol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Morphine (Opium Tincture) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Morphine (Opium Tincture): national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Morphine (Opium Tincture)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Morphine (Opium Tincture) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,317,720 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,740,392 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,675,764 | £41 |
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