Paracetamol and caffeine vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 13,490.8× as often as Paracetamol and caffeine in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 31 in England.
31items
Paracetamol and caffeine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and caffeine versus Tramadol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and caffeine · ╌ Tramadol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and caffeine | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31 | 418,216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 295 | 5,034,175 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £377 | £1,567,875 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and caffeine or Tramadol hydrochloride.