Codeine phosphate Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
869
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+20.9%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 869 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,170 to the NHS. This is 20.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,248 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,170 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.9% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +20.9% 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.