Codeine phosphate vs Pholcodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 6,515.0× as often as Pholcodine in March 2026 — 6,515 items versus 1 in England.
6,515items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Pholcodine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Pholcodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,515 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,779 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £167,309 | £1 |
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