Paracetamol and ibuprofen vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 20,703.3× as often as Paracetamol and ibuprofen in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 23 in England.
23items
Paracetamol and ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and ibuprofen | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 282 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £363 | £1,285,900 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and ibuprofen or Codeine phosphate.