Codeine phosphate vs Tolfenamic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 70,286.7× as often as Tolfenamic acid in June 2026 — 492,007 items versus 7 in England.
492,007items
Codeine phosphate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Tolfenamic acid · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Tolfenamic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 492,007 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,722,310 | 337 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,399,791 | £215 |
See the full profile for Codeine phosphate or Tolfenamic acid.