Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 51,331.9× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 23 in England.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23 | 1,180,634 |
| Items, last 12 months | 282 | 14,786,718 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £363 | £6,925,712 |
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