Codeine phosphate vs Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 1,908.3× as often as Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 5,725 items versus 3 in England.
5,725items
Codeine phosphate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 5,725 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,494 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £167,218 | £7 |
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