Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Paracetamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 45,779.7× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 29 in England.
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and ibuprofen versus Paracetamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and ibuprofen · ╌ Paracetamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Paracetamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29 | 1,327,611 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272 | 15,763,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £414 | £5,728,363 |
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