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Paracetamol

The full per-unit breakdown — supermarket vs Amazon AU.

Estimated savings
$0.42/ month saved
That's $5.04 over a year, based on national-average usage of 12 pill per month.
Supermarket
Panadol
Rapid 16 pk
31¢
per pill
Pack price
$5.00
Pack size
16 pills
Amazon AU
Amazon AU
Panadol
Rapid with Paracetamol for Fast Pain Relief, 16 Caplets (Pack of 2)
28¢
Save 10%
per pill
Pack price
$9.88
Pack size
32 pills
Subscribe & Save discount
−10% off

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Frequently asked

  • Is Panadol on Amazon AU cheaper per pill than Panadol?

    Yes. Based on prices fetched on the latest refresh, Panadol on Amazon AU works out about 10% cheaper per pill than Panadol.

  • How much can an Australian household save per year on paracetamol?

    For a household using approximately 12 pills per month, switching from Panadol to Panadol on Amazon AU saves roughly A$5 per year. Adjust the figure for your household on the home page if your usage is higher or lower.

  • Does Amazon Subscribe & Save make Panadol cheaper still?

    Yes. The Amazon AU price quoted on this comparison already includes the 10% Subscribe & Save discount applied to this product. You can cancel the subscription after the first delivery if you only want a one-off, though the per-unit price will revert to the non-S&S rate.

  • How is the cost per pill calculated?

    Pack price is divided by the pack's pill count (or ml / g where the category is measured by weight or volume), then any active Subscribe & Save discount is applied. Supermarket prices come from public Woolworths and Coles product feeds refreshed daily; Amazon prices come from the Amazon Product Advertising API. Source and fetch timestamp are shown on each product card above.