Codeine phosphate vs Pentazocine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 6,104.8× as often as Pentazocine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 78 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
78items
Pentazocine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Pentazocine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Pentazocine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Pentazocine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 78 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 859 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £8,569 |
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