Codeine phosphate vs Pholcodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 5,787.0× as often as Pholcodine in May 2026 — 5,787 items versus 1 in England.
5,787items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Pholcodine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Pholcodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Pholcodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Pholcodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,787 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,079 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £165,775 | £11 |
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