Codeine phosphate Prescribing at THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,038

Total Quantity

82.4K

NHS Cost

£2.9K

vs National Avg

+44.5%

THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,038 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,850 to the NHS. This is 44.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,038
Total Quantity	82,367
Total NHS Cost	£2,850
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+44.5%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,038 items
National average per practice	719 items
Difference	+44.5% 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.