Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 17,587.3× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in May 2026 — 404,508 items versus 23 in England.
23items
Paracetamol and ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and ibuprofen versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and ibuprofen · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 282 | 4,990,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £363 | £2,301,425 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and ibuprofen or Morphine sulfate.