Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Aspirin combined preparations
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 94,798.5× as often as Aspirin combined preparations in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 13 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13items
Aspirin combined preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Aspirin combined preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Aspirin combined preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Aspirin combined preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 13 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £82 |
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