Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Almotriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 303.8× as often as Almotriptan in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 3,886 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,886items
Almotriptan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Almotriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Almotriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Almotriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 3,886 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 45,675 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £50,217 |
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