Codeine phosphate Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEALTH

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

985

Total Quantity

60.4K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+37.1%

NORTHUMBERLAND HEALTH prescribed 985 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,002 to the NHS. This is 37.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	985
Total Quantity	60,356
Total NHS Cost	£2,002
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+37.1%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	985 items
National average per practice	719 items
Difference	+37.1% 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.