Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Tramadol hydrochloride
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 2.9× as often as Tramadol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 418,216 in England.
1,232,381items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
418,216items
Tramadol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Tramadol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Tramadol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Tramadol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,232,381 | 418,216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,910,786 | 5,034,175 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,059,673 | £1,567,875 |
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