Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 14,421.2× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in March 2026 — 418,216 items versus 29 in England.
29items
Paracetamol and ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and ibuprofen versus Tramadol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and ibuprofen · ╌ Tramadol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29 | 418,216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272 | 5,034,175 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £414 | £1,567,875 |
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