Paracetamol vs Paracetamol and caffeine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 48,663.2× as often as Paracetamol and caffeine in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 26 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Paracetamol and caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Paracetamol and caffeine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Paracetamol and caffeine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Paracetamol and caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 295 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £306 |
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