Codeine phosphate vs Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 54,394.4× as often as Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) in April 2026 — 489,550 items versus 9 in England.
489,550items
Codeine phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain): national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 489,550 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,687,503 | 112 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,312,167 | £6,347 |
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