Codeine phosphate vs Zolmitriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 12.1× as often as Zolmitriptan in June 2026 — 492,007 items versus 40,669 in England.
492,007items
Codeine phosphate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,669items
Zolmitriptan · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Codeine phosphate versus Zolmitriptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Codeine phosphate · ╌ Zolmitriptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Zolmitriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 492,007 | 40,669 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,722,310 | 456,917 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,399,791 | £1,429,907 |
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