Codeine phosphate Prescribing at THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

814

Total Quantity

51.9K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+13.3%

THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 814 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,750 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	814
Total Quantity	51,938
Total NHS Cost	£1,750
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+13.3%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	814 items
National average per practice	719 items
Difference	+13.3% 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.