Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Fentanyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 24.7× as often as Fentanyl in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 47,704 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,704items
Fentanyl · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Fentanyl: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Fentanyl
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Fentanyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 47,704 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 609,337 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £1,557,824 |
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