Codeine phosphate vs Tolfenamic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 44,504.5× as often as Tolfenamic acid in April 2026 — 489,550 items versus 11 in England.
489,550items
Codeine phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Tolfenamic acid · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Tolfenamic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 489,550 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,687,503 | 486 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,312,167 | £292 |
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