Codeine and Paracetamol Price in the United Kingdom (2026)
Cheapest pack: 8mg/500mg tablets, 8mg/500mg tablets, 30 tablets. Official Drug Tariff price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1.66What a patient pays for codeine and paracetamol in the United Kingdom
NHS prescription charge per item in England, whatever the medicine costs. Free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and for exempt groups such as people aged 60 and over, under 16s and people with certain conditions.
One product name across 1 strengths are on the official list.
All 16 codeine and paracetamol products in the United Kingdom
| Medicine | Pack | Price | Per unit | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30mg/500mg capsules | 100 capsules | £6.20 | £0.062 | Category M |
| 15mg/500mg capsules | 100 capsules | £7.25 | £0.073 | Category C |
| 8mg/500mg capsules | 32 capsules | £5.72 | £0.18 | Category A |
| 8mg/500mg capsules | 100 capsules | £17.87 | £0.18 | Category A |
| 30mg/500mg effervescent tablets | 32 | £2.53 | £0.079 | Category M |
| 30mg/500mg effervescent tablets | 100 | £7.91 | £0.079 | Category M |
| 8mg/500mg effervescent tablets | 32 | £3.24 | £0.10 | Category M |
| 8mg/500mg effervescent tablets | 100 | £10.13 | £0.10 | Category M |
| 8mg/500mg effervescent tablets sugar free | 100 | £10.25 | £0.10 | Category C |
| 15mg/500mg effervescent tablets sugar free | 100 | £12.88 | £0.13 | Category C |
| 15mg/500mg tablets | 100 tablets | £3.63 | £0.036 | Category M |
| 8mg/500mg tablets | 30 tablets | £1.24 | £0.041 | Category M |
| 8mg/500mg tablets | 100 tablets | £4.13 | £0.041 | Category M |
| 30mg/500mg tablets | 30 tablets | £2.57 | £0.086 | Category M |
| 30mg/500mg tablets | 100 tablets | £8.57 | £0.086 | Category M |
| 12.8mg/500mg tablets | 24 tablets | £5.04 | £0.21 | Category C |
How Drug Tariff prices work in the United Kingdom
Prices on this page are the NHS Drug Tariff (Part VIIIA) price: what the NHS pays a pharmacy in England and Wales for the generic medicine. Patients do not pay this price. In England many people pay a flat prescription charge per item and many others are exempt; prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Read the full guide to medicine prices in the United Kingdom.
The single ingredients in the United Kingdom
Every strength and form of codeine and paracetamol in the United Kingdom
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| effervescent tablet | 6 | £2.53 | £0.079 |
| tablet | 6 | £1.24 | £0.036 |
| capsule | 4 | £5.72 | £0.062 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
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Sources
- NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (Categories A, C and M), October 2026. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dr. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Department of Health and Social Care / Community Pharmacy England. NHS prescription charges in England 2026/27: £9.90 per item; prepayment certificate £32.05 (3 months), £114.50 (12 months). cpe.org.uk/our-news/nhs-prescription-charges-frozen-for-the-second-yea. 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