Codeine phosphate Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,049
Total Quantity
96.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+46%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,049 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,303 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,049 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,303 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,049 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +46% 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.