Codeine phosphate vs Naratriptan hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 44.0× as often as Naratriptan hydrochloride in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 11,352 in England.
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,352items
Naratriptan hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Naratriptan hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Naratriptan hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Naratriptan hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 11,352 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,659,640 | 135,195 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £34,394 |
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