Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Pentazocine hydrochloride

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)

Data updated May 2026

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 15,136.3× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 78 in England.

1,180,634items

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

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

78items

Pentazocine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Pentazocine hydrochloride, May 2026
Measure	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Pentazocine hydrochloride
Items, May 2026	1,180,634	78
Items, last 12 months	14,786,718	859
Net ingredient cost, May 2026	£6,925,712	£8,569

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