Nefopam hydrochloride vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 6.0× as often as Nefopam hydrochloride in April 2026 — 489,550 items versus 81,310 in England.
81,310items
Nefopam hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
489,550items
Codeine phosphate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Nefopam hydrochloride | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 81,310 | 489,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 881,048 | 5,687,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £676,786 | £1,312,167 |
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