Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Nefopam hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 15.0× as often as Nefopam hydrochloride in April 2026 — 1,219,674 items versus 81,310 in England.
1,219,674items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
81,310items
Nefopam hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Nefopam hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Nefopam hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Nefopam hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,219,674 | 81,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,886,389 | 881,048 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,189,629 | £676,786 |
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