Nefopam hydrochloride vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 5.9× as often as Nefopam hydrochloride in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 80,607 in England.
80,607items
Nefopam hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nefopam hydrochloride versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nefopam hydrochloride · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nefopam hydrochloride | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 80,607 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 893,549 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £667,553 | £1,285,900 |
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