Codeine phosphate vs Dipipanone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 9,157.2× as often as Dipipanone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 52 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52items
Dipipanone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Dipipanone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Dipipanone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Dipipanone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 52 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 617 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £37,596 |
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