Codeine phosphate vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 3,936.1× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 492,007 items versus 125 in England.
492,007items
Codeine phosphate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
125items
Pethidine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 492,007 | 125 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,722,310 | 1,692 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,399,791 | £7,808 |
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