Codeine phosphate Prescribing at DGS HEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
185
Total Quantity
7,212
NHS Cost
£256
vs National Avg
-74.3%
DGS HEALTH prescribed 185 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £256 to the NHS. This is 74.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £256 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -74.3% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | -74.3% 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.