Propofol vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fentanyl citrate was dispensed 139.0× as often as Propofol in March 2026 — 139 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Propofol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139items
Fentanyl citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Propofol versus Fentanyl citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Propofol · ╌ Fentanyl citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Propofol | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1 | 1,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £65 | £2,667 |
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