Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Paracetamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 55,010.6× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 23 in England.
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Paracetamol · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Paracetamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23 | 1,265,243 |
| Items, last 12 months | 282 | 15,709,047 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £363 | £5,475,885 |
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