Codeine phosphate vs Frovatriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 83.0× as often as Frovatriptan in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 5,736 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,736items
Frovatriptan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Frovatriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Frovatriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Frovatriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 5,736 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 67,579 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £34,730 |
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