Paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride vs Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) was dispensed 1,180,634.0× as often as Paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,180,634 items versus 1 in England.
Paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride versus Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride · ╌ Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 1,180,634 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24 | 14,786,718 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3 | £6,925,712 |
See the full profile for Paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride or Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol).