Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at ALDERWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,287
Total Quantity
247.8K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+17%
ALDERWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,287 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,459 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,459 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.