Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Morphine sulfate was dispensed 4.5× as often as Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) in May 2026 — 404,508 items versus 90,303 in England.
90,303items
Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Morphine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 90,303 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,134,570 | 4,990,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £438,059 | £2,301,425 |
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