Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) vs Codeine phosphate
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 5.3× as often as Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 95,078 in England.
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Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Codeine phosphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 95,078 | 499,752 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,148,944 | 5,659,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £446,445 | £1,194,026 |
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