Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in limited supply from early February until early June 2026.

Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in limited supply from early February until early June 2026.

In the interim period, your GP may need to prescribe an alternative. These include: 

Alternatives include:

• Paracetamol 500mg tablets remain available and can support a full uplift in demand.
• Codeine 30mg tablets remain available and can support a partial uplift in demand.
• Co-codamol 30mg/500mg capsules remain available and can support a partial uplift in demand from mid-April 2026.
• Co-codamol 30mg/500mg effervescent tablets remain available but cannot support an uplift in demand.
• Other strengths and forms of co-codamol remain available but cannot support an uplift in demand.
• Co-dydramol 30mg/500mg and 20mg/500mg tablets remain available but cannot support an uplift in demand.

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Published on 16 January 2026