Aspirin vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 263.0× as often as Aspirin in June 2026 — 1,218,774 items versus 4,634 in England.
4,634items
Aspirin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,218,774items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 4,634 | 1,218,774 |
| Items, last 12 months | 55,710 | 14,773,741 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £9,818 | £7,112,223 |
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