Aspirin and caffeine vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 393,544.7× as often as Aspirin and caffeine in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 3 in England.
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Aspirin and caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin and caffeine versus Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin and caffeine · ╌ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aspirin and caffeine | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 1,180,634 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43 | 14,786,718 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8 | £6,925,712 |
See the full profile for Aspirin and caffeine or Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol).