Paracetamol vs Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 14.0× as often as Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 90,303 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
90,303items
Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 90,303 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 1,134,570 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £438,059 |
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