Codeine phosphate Prescribing at FAMILY MEDICAL CENTRE (KIRKBY)

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
81.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+11.8%

FAMILY MEDICAL CENTRE (KIRKBY) prescribed 803 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,812 to the NHS. This is 11.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items803
Total Quantity81,786
Total NHS Cost£2,812
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+11.8%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice803 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+11.8% 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.