Paracetamol and caffeine vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 18,314.4× as often as Paracetamol and caffeine in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 26 in England.
26items
Paracetamol and caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and caffeine versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and caffeine · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and caffeine | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 295 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £306 | £1,285,900 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and caffeine or Codeine phosphate.