Paracetamol vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 3.2× as often as Tramadol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 398,142 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Tramadol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Tramadol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 398,142 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 4,985,868 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £1,423,810 |
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