Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,676
Total Quantity
289.4K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+36.9%

BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,676 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,887 to the NHS. This is 36.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
199

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,676
Total Quantity289,442
Total NHS Cost£9,887
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+36.9%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,676 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+36.9% vs national average
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.