Codeine phosphate vs Ergotamine tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 499,752.0× as often as Ergotamine tartrate in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 1 in England.
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Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ergotamine tartrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Ergotamine tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,659,640 | 17 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £210 |
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