Paracetamol vs Tolfenamic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 188,245.7× as often as Tolfenamic acid in June 2026 — 1,317,720 items versus 7 in England.
1,317,720items
Paracetamol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Tolfenamic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Tolfenamic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Tolfenamic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Tolfenamic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,317,720 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,740,392 | 337 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,675,764 | £215 |
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