Codeine phosphate vs Methadone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 379.5× as often as Methadone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 1,317 in England.
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,317items
Methadone hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 1,317 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,659,640 | 16,394 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £66,653 |
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