Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Paracetamol and caffeine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 45,409.0× as often as Paracetamol and caffeine in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 26 in England.
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Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Paracetamol and caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Paracetamol and caffeine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Paracetamol and caffeine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Paracetamol and caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 295 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £306 |
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