Codeine phosphate vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 3,446.6× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 145 in England.
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
145items
Pethidine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Pethidine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Pethidine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 145 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,659,640 | 1,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £8,511 |
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