Pholcodine vs Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations was dispensed 16.0× as often as Pholcodine in April 2026 — 16 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Pholcodine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pholcodine versus Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pholcodine · ╌ Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Pholcodine | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 245 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £11 | £74 |
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