Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Morphine (Opium Tincture)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 1,232,381.0× as often as Morphine (Opium Tincture) in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 1 in England.
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Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Morphine (Opium Tincture) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Morphine (Opium Tincture): national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Morphine (Opium Tincture)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Morphine (Opium Tincture) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £41 |
See the full profile for Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) or Morphine (Opium Tincture).