Aspirin and caffeine vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 158,725.0× as often as Aspirin and caffeine in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 3 in England.
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Aspirin and caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin and caffeine versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin and caffeine · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aspirin and caffeine | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8 | £1,285,900 |
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