Codeine and Paracetamol Price in Australia (2026)
Cheapest pack: APO- Paracetamol/Codeine 500/30, Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg, 20 tablets. Official PBS price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1.76What a patient pays for codeine and paracetamol in Australia
Most a general patient pays per PBS prescription (A$7.70 with a concession card). If the medicine costs the pharmacy less than this, you pay the lower dispensed price.
9 different brand names across 1 strengths are on the official list.
All 9 codeine and paracetamol products in Australia
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APO- Paracetamol/Codeine 500/30 | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$2.50 | A$0.13 |
| APX-Paracetamol/Codeine | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$2.50 | A$0.13 |
| Codalgin Forte | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$2.50 | A$0.13 |
| Codapane Forte 500/30 | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$2.50 | A$0.13 |
| Comfarol Forte | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$2.50 | A$0.13 |
| Paracetamol/Codeine GH 500/30 | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$2.50 | A$0.13 |
| Prodeine Forte | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$2.50 | A$0.13 |
| Panamax Co. 40 | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 8 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 40 tablets | A$5.11 | A$0.13 |
| Panadeine Forte original | Tablet containing codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg with paracetamol 500 mg | 20 tablets | A$6.28 | A$0.31 |
How PBS prices work in Australia
Prices on this page are the approved ex-manufacturer price on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS): what the Australian Government has agreed to pay the supplier for the pack. Pharmacy mark-up and dispensing fees are added on top. Patients with a PBS prescription do not pay this price; they pay a government-capped co-payment (lower for concession card holders), and the PBS covers the rest.
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Sources
- Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Schedule, 1 October 2026 (PBS API). www.pbs.gov.au/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (PBS). PBS patient co-payments from 1 January 2026: general A$25.00, concessional A$7.70 per script; Safety Net A$1,748.20 / A$277.20. pbs.gov.au/about/what-is-the-pbs/what-are-the-current-patient-fees-and. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error