Paracetamol vs Papaveretum
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 1,265,243.0× as often as Papaveretum in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 1 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Papaveretum · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Papaveretum: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Papaveretum
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Papaveretum |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £7 |
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