Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Paracetamol combined preparations
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 3,143.8× as often as Paracetamol combined preparations in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 392 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
392items
Paracetamol combined preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Paracetamol combined preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Paracetamol combined preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Paracetamol combined preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 392 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 4,764 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £7,371 |
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