Paracetamol vs Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 786.4× as often as Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 1,609 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,609items
Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 1,609 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 19,973 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £99,381 |
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