Aspirin combined preparations vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 38,442.5× as often as Aspirin combined preparations in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 13 in England.
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Aspirin combined preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Aspirin combined preparations | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 13 | 499,752 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178 | 5,659,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £82 | £1,194,026 |
See the full profile for Aspirin combined preparations or Codeine phosphate.