Codeine phosphate Prescribing at GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

818

Total Quantity

55.4K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+13.8%

GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE prescribed 818 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,846 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	818
Total Quantity	55,404
Total NHS Cost	£1,846
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+13.8%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	818 items
National average per practice	719 items
Difference	+13.8% 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.