Codeine phosphate vs Zolmitriptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 12.4× as often as Zolmitriptan in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 38,293 in England.
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,293items
Zolmitriptan · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Codeine phosphate | Zolmitriptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 476,175 | 38,293 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,689,284 | 453,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,285,900 | £1,364,912 |
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