Codeine phosphate Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,753
Total Quantity
147.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+144%

ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,753 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,067 to the NHS. This is 144% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
152

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,753
Total Quantity147,412
Total NHS Cost£5,067
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+144%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,753 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+144% 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.