Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Dihydrocodeine tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 10.4× as often as Dihydrocodeine tartrate in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 113,504 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
113,504items
Dihydrocodeine tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Dihydrocodeine tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Dihydrocodeine tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Dihydrocodeine tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 113,504 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 1,378,555 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £634,921 |
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