Codeine phosphate vs Diphenhydramine hydrochloride/pholcodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 5,787.0× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride/pholcodine in May 2026 — 5,787 items versus 1 in England.
5,787items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride/pholcodine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Diphenhydramine hydrochloride/pholcodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Diphenhydramine hydrochloride/pholcodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride/pholcodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,787 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,079 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £165,775 | £3 |
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