Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 10,266.4× as often as Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 115 in England.
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 115 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 3,363 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £14,491 |
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