Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Pentazocine hydrochloride
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 17,116.4× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 72 in England.
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Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Pentazocine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Pentazocine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Pentazocine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Pentazocine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 72 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 860 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £9,193 |
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