Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 8,161.5× as often as Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 151 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
151items
Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 151 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 4,030 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £25,254 |
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