Codeine phosphate vs Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 361.7× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in May 2026 — 5,787 items versus 16 in England.
5,787items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,787 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,079 | 245 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £165,775 | £74 |
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