Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Clonidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 40.7× as often as Clonidine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 28,975 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,975items
Clonidine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Clonidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Clonidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Clonidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 28,975 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 343,101 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £1,741,360 |
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