Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Morphine sulfate
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 2.9× as often as Morphine sulfate in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 421,187 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
421,187items
Morphine sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 421,187 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 5,010,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £2,448,531 |
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