Codeine phosphate Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,201

Total Quantity

98.5K

NHS Cost

£3.5K

vs National Avg

+67.2%

FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 1,201 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,455 to the NHS. This is 67.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

110

Jun 2026

114

Jun 2026

115

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

107

Jun 2026

114

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,201
Total Quantity	98,534
Total NHS Cost	£3,455
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+67.2%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,201 items
National average per practice	719 items
Difference	+67.2% 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.