Paracetamol vs Pentazocine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 18,439.0× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 72 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
72items
Pentazocine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Pentazocine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Pentazocine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Pentazocine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 72 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 860 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £9,193 |
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