Paracetamol vs Paracetamol combined preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 3,386.8× as often as Paracetamol combined preparations in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 392 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
392items
Paracetamol combined preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Paracetamol combined preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Paracetamol combined preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Paracetamol combined preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 392 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 4,764 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £7,371 |
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