Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 20,500.3× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in June 2026 — 492,007 items versus 24 in England.
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Codeine phosphate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 24 | 492,007 |
| Items, last 12 months | 287 | 5,722,310 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £330 | £1,399,791 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and ibuprofen or Codeine phosphate.