Codeine phosphate Prescribing at CUMBRIA HEALTH

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,289
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+79.4%

CUMBRIA HEALTH prescribed 1,289 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,415 to the NHS. This is 79.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
139

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,289
Total Quantity42,943
Total NHS Cost£1,415
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+79.4%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,289 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+79.4% 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.