Codeine phosphate vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 313.8× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in June 2026 — 492,007 items versus 1,568 in England.
492,007items
Codeine phosphate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,568items
Methadone hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Methadone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Methadone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 492,007 | 1,568 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,722,310 | 17,101 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,399,791 | £76,785 |
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