Codeine phosphate vs Ergotamine tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 476,175.0× as often as Ergotamine tartrate in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 1 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ergotamine tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Ergotamine tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Ergotamine tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Ergotamine tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £210 |
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