Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Pethidine hydrochloride
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 9,454.8× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 1,219,674 items versus 129 in England.
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Pethidine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Pethidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Pethidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,219,674 | 129 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,886,389 | 1,729 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,189,629 | £7,951 |
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