Codeine phosphate Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
159.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+144.7%

SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,758 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,380 to the NHS. This is 144.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
151

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,758
Total Quantity159,220
Total NHS Cost£5,380
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+144.7%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,758 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+144.7% 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.