Paracetamol and ibuprofen
Paracetamol and ibuprofen was ranked 1379th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 29 items, up 38.1% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Paracetamol and ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Analgesics
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £14.75
- Year on year Up 38.1% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Paracetamol and ibuprofen this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol 500mg / Ibuprofen 200mg tablets | 0407010ADAAAAAA | 21 | £360 |
| Nuromol Dual Action Pain Relief 200mg/500mg tablets | 0407010ADBBAAAA | 7 | £63 |
| Combogesic 500mg/150mg tablets | 0407010ADBCAAAB | 1 | £4 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Paracetamol and ibuprofen is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Paracetamol and ibuprofen volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Paracetamol and ibuprofen with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.