Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Sumatriptan succinate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 5.4× as often as Sumatriptan succinate in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 217,432 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
217,432items
Sumatriptan succinate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Sumatriptan succinate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Sumatriptan succinate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Sumatriptan succinate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 217,432 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 2,672,807 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £3,684,706 |
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