Codeine phosphate vs Pethidine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 3,527.2× as often as Pethidine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 135 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
135items
Pethidine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Pethidine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,674,128 | 1,735 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £7,435 |
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