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 Items1,049
Total Quantity96,768
Total NHS Cost£3,303
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+46%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,049 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+46% 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.