Paracetamol vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 9,155.9× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 145 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
145items
Pethidine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Pethidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Pethidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 145 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 1,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £8,511 |
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