Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Codeine phosphate
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 2.5× as often as Codeine phosphate in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 499,752 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 499,752 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 5,659,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £1,194,026 |
See the full profile for Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) or Codeine phosphate.