Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Morphine (Opium Tincture)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 1,180,634.0× as often as Morphine (Opium Tincture) in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 1 in England.
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Morphine (Opium Tincture) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Morphine (Opium Tincture) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £41 |
See the full profile for Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) or Morphine (Opium Tincture).