Codeine phosphate vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Simple in May 2026 — 5,787 items versus 3,148 in England.
5,787items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,148items
Simple · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Simple: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Simple
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,787 | 3,148 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,079 | 44,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £165,775 | £8,235 |
See the full profile for Codeine phosphate or Simple.