Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 17,232.8× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 29 in England.
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and ibuprofen versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and ibuprofen · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29 | 499,752 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272 | 5,659,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £414 | £1,194,026 |
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