Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 5.3× as often as Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 90,303 in England.
90,303items
Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 90,303 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,134,570 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £438,059 | £1,285,900 |
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