Codeine phosphate Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,840
Total Quantity
228.2K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+295.3%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,840 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,703 to the NHS. This is 295.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,703 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +295.3% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +295.3% 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.