Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) vs Zolmitriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 30.8× as often as Zolmitriptan in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 38,293 in England.
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,293items
Zolmitriptan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) versus Zolmitriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · ╌ Zolmitriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Zolmitriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,180,634 | 38,293 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,786,718 | 453,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,925,712 | £1,364,912 |
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