Oxycodone hydrochloride vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 3.1× as often as Oxycodone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 151,866 in England.
151,866items
Oxycodone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oxycodone hydrochloride versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oxycodone hydrochloride · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Oxycodone hydrochloride | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 151,866 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,857,292 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,391,379 | £1,285,900 |
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