Codeine phosphate vs Morphine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Morphine sulfate in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 404,508 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,508items
Morphine sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Morphine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 404,508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 4,990,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £2,301,425 |
See the full profile for Codeine phosphate or Morphine sulfate.