Paracetamol vs Pizotifen malate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 29.8× as often as Pizotifen malate in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 44,516 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,516items
Pizotifen malate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Pizotifen malate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Pizotifen malate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Pizotifen malate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 44,516 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 524,416 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £91,535 |
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