Codeine phosphate vs Tolfenamic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 41,646.0× as often as Tolfenamic acid in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 12 in England.
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Tolfenamic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Tolfenamic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Tolfenamic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Tolfenamic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 499,752 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,659,640 | 570 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,194,026 | £671 |
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