Codeine phosphate vs Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 342.9× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in March 2026 — 6,515 items versus 19 in England.
6,515items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,515 | 19 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,779 | 270 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £167,309 | £91 |
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