Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 17,310.5× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 23 in England.
23items
Paracetamol and ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23 | 398,142 |
| Items, last 12 months | 282 | 4,985,868 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £363 | £1,423,810 |
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