Codeine phosphate Prescribing at URGENT CARE

Cough preparations | Respiratory System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

14.2K

NHS Cost

£241

vs National Avg

+401.6%

URGENT CARE prescribed 72 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £241 to the NHS. This is 401.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Cough preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	72
Total Quantity	14,200
Total NHS Cost	£241
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+401.6%

Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	72 items
National average per practice	14 items
Difference	+401.6% 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.