Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Morphine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 1,218,774.0× as often as Morphine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 1,218,774 items versus 1 in England.
1,218,774items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Morphine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Morphine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Morphine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Morphine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,218,774 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,773,741 | 30 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £7,112,223 | £2 |
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