Codeine phosphate Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,495
Total Quantity
134.6K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+108.1%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,495 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,581 to the NHS. This is 108.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,581 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.1% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +108.1% 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.