Paracetamol vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 3.1× as often as Morphine sulfate in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 404,508 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 4,990,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £2,301,425 |
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