Paracetamol vs Pentazocine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 17,569.6× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 1,317,720 items versus 75 in England.
1,317,720items
Paracetamol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
75items
Pentazocine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Pentazocine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,317,720 | 75 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,740,392 | 864 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,675,764 | £8,562 |
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