Dextromethorphan hydrobromide vs Pholcodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide was dispensed 159.0× as often as Pholcodine in March 2026 — 159 items versus 1 in England.
159items
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Pholcodine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide versus Pholcodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · ╌ Pholcodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Pholcodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 159 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,848 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,129 | £1 |
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