Paracetamol vs Zolmitriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 33.0× as often as Zolmitriptan in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 38,293 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,293items
Zolmitriptan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Zolmitriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Zolmitriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Zolmitriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 38,293 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,786,764 | 454,823 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £1,364,912 |
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