Paracetamol vs Naratriptan hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 114.4× as often as Naratriptan hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 11,058 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,058items
Naratriptan hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Naratriptan hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 11,058 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 134,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £33,500 |
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