Aspirin and caffeine vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 166,584.0× as often as Aspirin and caffeine in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 3 in England.
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Aspirin and caffeine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Aspirin and caffeine | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 499,752 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40 | 5,659,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18 | £1,194,026 |
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