Isometheptene mucate vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 35,776.8× as often as Isometheptene mucate in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 33 in England.
33items
Isometheptene mucate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,180,634items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isometheptene mucate versus Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Isometheptene mucate · ╌ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Isometheptene mucate | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 33 | 1,180,634 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468 | 14,786,718 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £404 | £6,925,712 |
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