Paracetamol combined preparations vs Tramadol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tramadol hydrochloride was dispensed 1,067.4× as often as Paracetamol combined preparations in May 2026 — 398,142 items versus 373 in England.
373items
Paracetamol combined preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
398,142items
Tramadol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol combined preparations versus Tramadol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol combined preparations · ╌ Tramadol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol combined preparations | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 373 | 398,142 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,746 | 4,985,868 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,118 | £1,423,810 |
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