Codeine phosphate vs Glycerol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 578.7× as often as Glycerol in May 2026 — 5,787 items versus 10 in England.
5,787items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Glycerol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Glycerol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Glycerol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Glycerol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,787 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,079 | 202 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £165,775 | £55 |
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