Paracetamol vs Pentazocine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 16,221.1× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 78 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
78items
Pentazocine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Pentazocine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 78 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 859 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £8,569 |
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