Codeine phosphate Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,928
Total Quantity
107.6K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+168.3%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,928 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,669 to the NHS. This is 168.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,555 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,669 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.3% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +168.3% 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.