Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Oxycodone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 7.8× as often as Oxycodone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 151,866 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
151,866items
Oxycodone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Oxycodone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Oxycodone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Oxycodone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 151,866 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 1,857,292 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £2,391,379 |
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