Codeine phosphate Prescribing at ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,006
Total Quantity
87.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+40%

ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,006 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,029 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
68

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,006
Total Quantity87,362
Total NHS Cost£3,029
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,006 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+40% 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.