Codeine phosphate vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 315.6× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 1,509 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,509items
Methadone hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 1,509 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 16,819 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £74,816 |
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