Codeine phosphate vs Squill
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 408.9× as often as Squill in June 2026 — 5,725 items versus 14 in England.
5,725items
Codeine phosphate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Squill · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Squill: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Squill
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Squill |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 5,725 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,494 | 126 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £167,218 | £54 |
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