Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 14,523.7× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in March 2026 — 421,187 items versus 29 in England.
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
421,187items
Morphine sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29 | 421,187 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272 | 5,010,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £414 | £2,448,531 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and ibuprofen or Morphine sulfate.