Codeine phosphate vs Pizotifen malate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 11.3× as often as Pizotifen malate in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 42,229 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,229items
Pizotifen malate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Pizotifen malate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Pizotifen malate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Pizotifen malate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 42,229 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 522,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £86,629 |
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