Codeine phosphate Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,687
Total Quantity
130.5K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+134.8%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,687 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,379 to the NHS. This is 134.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,474 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,379 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.8% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +134.8% 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.