Codeine phosphate vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 1.6× as often as Simple in March 2026 — 6,515 items versus 3,995 in England.
6,515items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,995items
Simple · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,515 | 3,995 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,779 | 45,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £167,309 | £10,235 |
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