Codeine phosphate Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
527
Total Quantity
37.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-26.7%

BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 527 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,263 to the NHS. This is 26.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
34

Prescribing Details

Total Items527
Total Quantity37,673
Total NHS Cost£1,263
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-26.7%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice527 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference-26.7% vs national average
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.