Paracetamol and caffeine vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 15,813.5× as often as Paracetamol and caffeine in April 2026 — 411,150 items versus 26 in England.
26items
Paracetamol and caffeine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
411,150items
Tramadol hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and caffeine | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 26 | 411,150 |
| Items, last 12 months | 299 | 5,023,012 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £315 | £1,565,584 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and caffeine or Tramadol hydrochloride.