Codeine phosphate Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,106

Total Quantity

82.2K

NHS Cost

£2.7K

vs National Avg

+53.9%

MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 1,106 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,653 to the NHS. This is 53.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

113

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,106
Total Quantity	82,193
Total NHS Cost	£2,653
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+53.9%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,106 items
National average per practice	719 items
Difference	+53.9% 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.