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 Items | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,380 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.7% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +144.7% 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.