Codeine phosphate Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Cough preparations | Respiratory System

Items (12m)

140

Total Quantity

63.2K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+875.4%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 140 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,317 to the NHS. This is 875.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Cough preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	140
Total Quantity	63,200
Total NHS Cost	£2,317
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+875.4%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	140 items
National average per practice	14 items
Difference	+875.4% 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.