Codeine phosphate Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,190
Total Quantity
198.0K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+344%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,190 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,795 to the NHS. This is 344% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 197,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,795 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +344% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,190 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +344% 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.