Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Meptazinol hydrochloride
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 381.1× as often as Meptazinol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 3,234 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,234items
Meptazinol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Meptazinol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Meptazinol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Meptazinol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 3,234 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 39,598 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £50,486 |
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