CODEINE, ASPIRIN, APAP FORMULA NO. 3 vs CODEINE, ASPIRIN, APAP FORMULA NO. 4

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CODEINE, ASPIRIN, APAP FORMULA NO. 3	CODEINE, ASPIRIN, APAP FORMULA NO. 4
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.03 /mL	$0.03 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ACETAMINOPHEN AND ASPIRIN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE	ACETAMINOPHEN AND ASPIRIN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Scherer Labs	Scherer Labs
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

codeine, aspirin, apap formula no. 3 codeine, aspirin, apap formula no. 4

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.03 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ACETAMINOPHEN AND ASPIRIN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Scherer Labs

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Codeine, Aspirin, Apap Formula No. 3 or Codeine, Aspirin, Apap Formula No. 4?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.03 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Codeine, Aspirin, Apap Formula No. 3 and Codeine, Aspirin, Apap Formula No. 4?

Both Codeine, Aspirin, Apap Formula No. 3 and Codeine, Aspirin, Apap Formula No. 4 share the active ingredient Acetaminophen and Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.