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Other non-opioid analgesic preparations vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 123,238.1× as often as Other non-opioid analgesic preparations in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 10 in England.

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Other non-opioid analgesic preparations · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

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Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Other non-opioid analgesic preparations versus Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol): national items dispensed by month

▬ Other non-opioid analgesic preparations   ·   ╌ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)

Co-codamol (Code… 10

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Other non-opioid analgesic preparations versus Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol), March 2026
Measure Other non-opioid analgesic preparations Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Items, March 2026 10 1,232,381
Items, last 12 months 188 14,910,786
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £91 £7,059,673

See the full profile for Other non-opioid analgesic preparations or Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol).