Codeine phosphate vs Almotriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 124.9× as often as Almotriptan in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 4,000 in England.
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,000items
Almotriptan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Almotriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Almotriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Almotriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 4,000 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,628,057 | 44,821 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £58,961 |
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