Isometheptene mucate vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 28,364.5× as often as Isometheptene mucate in April 2026 — 1,219,674 items versus 43 in England.
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Isometheptene mucate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,219,674items
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Isometheptene mucate | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 43 | 1,219,674 |
| Items, last 12 months | 479 | 14,886,389 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £505 | £7,189,629 |
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