Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 2.9× as often as Morphine sulfate in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 404,508 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,834,642 | 4,995,522 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £2,301,425 |
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