Paracetamol and caffeine vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 15,271.2× as often as Paracetamol and caffeine in June 2026 — 412,322 items versus 27 in England.
27items
Paracetamol and caffeine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
412,322items
Tramadol hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and caffeine | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 27 | 412,322 |
| Items, last 12 months | 291 | 4,982,176 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £328 | £1,377,815 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and caffeine or Tramadol hydrochloride.