Paracetamol and caffeine vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 18,222.5× as often as Paracetamol and caffeine in June 2026 — 492,007 items versus 27 in England.
27items
Paracetamol and caffeine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
492,007items
Codeine phosphate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and caffeine | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 27 | 492,007 |
| Items, last 12 months | 291 | 5,722,310 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £328 | £1,399,791 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and caffeine or Codeine phosphate.