Paracetamol vs Sumatriptan succinate/Naproxen sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 105,436.9× as often as Sumatriptan succinate/Naproxen sodium in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 12 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Sumatriptan succinate/Naproxen sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Sumatriptan succinate/Naproxen sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Sumatriptan succinate/Naproxen sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Sumatriptan succinate/Naproxen sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 114 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £612 |
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