Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Paracetamol combined preparations

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)

Data updated May 2026

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 3,165.2× as often as Paracetamol combined preparations in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 373 in England.

1,180,634items

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

373items

Paracetamol combined preparations · May 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 May 2026

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Paracetamol combined preparations, May 2026
Measure	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Paracetamol combined preparations
Items, May 2026	1,180,634	373
Items, last 12 months	14,786,718	4,746
Net ingredient cost, May 2026	£6,925,712	£7,118

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