Codeine phosphate Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
824
Total Quantity
70.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+14.7%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 824 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,453 to the NHS. This is 14.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 824 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,453 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.7% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 824 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +14.7% 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.