Paracetamol vs Naratriptan hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 116.9× as often as Naratriptan hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 11,352 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,352items
Naratriptan hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Naratriptan hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Naratriptan hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Naratriptan hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 11,352 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 135,195 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £34,394 |
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