Tapentadol vs Codeine phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Codeine phosphate was dispensed 38.3× as often as Tapentadol in May 2026 — 476,175 items versus 12,425 in England.
12,425items
Tapentadol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476,175items
Codeine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tapentadol versus Codeine phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tapentadol · ╌ Codeine phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tapentadol | Codeine phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,425 | 476,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 155,277 | 5,689,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £372,828 | £1,285,900 |
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