Codeine phosphate vs Dihydrocodeine tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 4.2× as often as Dihydrocodeine tartrate in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 113,504 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
113,504items
Dihydrocodeine tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Dihydrocodeine tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Dihydrocodeine tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Dihydrocodeine tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 113,504 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 1,378,555 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £634,921 |
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