Codeine phosphate Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,780
Total Quantity
137.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+147.7%

HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,780 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,390 to the NHS. This is 147.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
170

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,780
Total Quantity137,294
Total NHS Cost£4,390
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+147.7%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,780 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+147.7% 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.