Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 42,495.9× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in March 2026 — 1,232,381 items versus 29 in England.
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and ibuprofen versus Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and ibuprofen · ╌ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29 | 1,232,381 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272 | 14,910,786 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £414 | £7,059,673 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and ibuprofen or Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol).