Codeine phosphate vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Morphine sulfate in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 421,187 in England.
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
421,187items
Morphine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Morphine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Morphine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 421,187 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,659,640 | 5,010,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £2,448,531 |
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