Codeine phosphate Prescribing at STAFFORD HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,209
Total Quantity
99.4K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+68.3%

STAFFORD HEALTH AND WELLBEING prescribed 1,209 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,374 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,209
Total Quantity99,447
Total NHS Cost£3,374
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+68.3%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,209 items
National average per practice719 items
Difference+68.3% 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.