Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Pizotifen malate
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 27.7× as often as Pizotifen malate in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 44,516 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,516items
Pizotifen malate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Pizotifen malate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Pizotifen malate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Pizotifen malate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 44,516 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 524,416 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £91,535 |
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