Parecoxib sodium vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fentanyl citrate was dispensed 2.2× as often as Parecoxib sodium in May 2026 — 139 items versus 63 in England.
63items
Parecoxib sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139items
Fentanyl citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Parecoxib sodium versus Fentanyl citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Parecoxib sodium · ╌ Fentanyl citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Parecoxib sodium | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 63 | 139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 558 | 1,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,065 | £2,667 |
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