Pholcodine vs Guaifenesin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 139.0× as often as Pholcodine in March 2026 — 139 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Pholcodine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139items
Guaifenesin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pholcodine versus Guaifenesin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pholcodine · ╌ Guaifenesin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pholcodine | Guaifenesin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 1,402 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1 | £795 |
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