Codeine phosphate Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

461

Total Quantity

28.8K

NHS Cost

£980

vs National Avg

-35.8%

AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 461 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £980 to the NHS. This is 35.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	461
Total Quantity	28,815
Total NHS Cost	£980
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-35.8%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	461 items
National average per practice	719 items
Difference	-35.8% vs national average

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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.