Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 2.5× as often as Codeine phosphate in April 2026 — 1,219,674 items versus 489,550 in England.
1,219,674items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
489,550items
Codeine phosphate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,219,674 | 489,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,886,389 | 5,687,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,189,629 | £1,312,167 |
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