Codeine phosphate vs Analgesics with anti-emetics
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 175.0× as often as Analgesics with anti-emetics in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 2,856 in England.
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,856items
Analgesics with anti-emetics · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Analgesics with anti-emetics: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Analgesics with anti-emetics
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Analgesics with anti-emetics |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 2,856 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,659,640 | 59,708 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £28,803 |
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