Fentanyl vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 10.0× as often as Fentanyl in March 2026 — 499,752 items versus 49,945 in England.
49,945items
Fentanyl · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
499,752items
Codeine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fentanyl versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fentanyl · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fentanyl | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 49,945 | 499,752 |
| Items, last 12 months | 618,732 | 5,659,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,619,682 | £1,194,026 |
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