Pholcodine vs Guaifenesin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 99.0× as often as Pholcodine in April 2026 — 99 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Pholcodine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Guaifenesin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pholcodine versus Guaifenesin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pholcodine · ╌ Guaifenesin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Pholcodine | Guaifenesin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 99 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 1,416 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £11 | £535 |
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