Codeine phosphate
Cough preparations | Respiratory System
Items (National)
86.2K
NHS Cost
£631.4K
Practices
6,009
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Codeine phosphate is prescribed by 6,009 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 86,248 items were prescribed at a total cost of £631,418 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Cough preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 3,722 | 118 | 32 | +118.8% ▲ |
| NE | 2,415 | 75 | 32 | +123.6% ▲ |
| N | 1,770 | 67 | 26 | +83.3% ▲ |
| S | 1,719 | 75 | 23 | +59.0% ▲ |
| EX | 1,654 | 44 | 38 | +161.1% ▲ |
| E | 1,587 | 61 | 26 | +80.6% ▲ |
| PO | 1,525 | 47 | 32 | +125.0% ▲ |
| UB | 1,494 | 38 | 39 | +172.9% ▲ |
| PE | 1,389 | 52 | 27 | +85.4% ▲ |
| M | 1,385 | 59 | 24 | +63.2% ▲ |
| TS | 1,294 | 45 | 29 | +100.0% ▲ |
| W | 1,278 | 43 | 30 | +106.3% ▲ |
| BN | 1,176 | 42 | 28 | +94.4% ▲ |
| WF | 1,166 | 39 | 30 | +107.6% ▲ |
| BD | 1,140 | 40 | 29 | +97.9% ▲ |
| BS | 1,127 | 43 | 26 | +81.9% ▲ |
| BH | 1,103 | 30 | 37 | +155.6% ▲ |
| LS | 1,088 | 50 | 22 | +51.4% ▲ |
| RG | 1,060 | 37 | 29 | +98.6% ▲ |
| SW | 1,021 | 43 | 24 | +64.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| RAILWAY MEDICAL GROUP | 320 |
| OLD SCHOOL SURGERY | 253 |
| PEARTREE MEDICAL CENTRE | 244 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Respiratory System
- Section: Cough preparations
- Paragraph: Cough suppressants
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.