Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 17,374.3× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in June 2026 — 416,984 items versus 24 in England.
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Morphine sulfate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 24 | 416,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 287 | 4,999,087 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £330 | £2,355,400 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and ibuprofen or Morphine sulfate.