Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Paracetamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 1.1× as often as Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 1,180,634 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Paracetamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Paracetamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Paracetamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 1,265,243 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 15,709,047 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £5,475,885 |
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