Pholcodine vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 3,995.0× as often as Pholcodine in March 2026 — 3,995 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Pholcodine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,995items
Simple · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pholcodine versus Simple: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pholcodine · ╌ Simple
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pholcodine | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 3,995 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 45,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1 | £10,235 |
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