Aspirin combined preparations vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 54,394.4× as often as Aspirin combined preparations in April 2026 — 489,550 items versus 9 in England.
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Aspirin combined preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
489,550items
Codeine phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin combined preparations versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin combined preparations · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Aspirin combined preparations | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 9 | 489,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 170 | 5,687,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £99 | £1,312,167 |
See the full profile for Aspirin combined preparations or Codeine phosphate.