Codeine phosphate vs Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 43,288.6× as often as Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 11 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 110 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £7,238 |
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