Codeine phosphate Prescribing at WEST LANCS HC-UCC
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
604
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£587
vs National Avg
-15.9%
WEST LANCS HC-UCC prescribed 604 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £587 to the NHS. This is 15.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 604 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £587 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.9% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 604 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | -15.9% 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.