Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Tolfenamic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 131,181.6× as often as Tolfenamic acid in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 9 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Tolfenamic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Tolfenamic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Tolfenamic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Tolfenamic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 411 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £144 |
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