Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
18,542
Total Quantity
2.6M
NHS Cost
£98.8K
vs National Avg
+848.4%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 18,542 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £98,816 to the NHS. This is 848.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,577
Jun 2026
1,491
Jun 2026
1,629
Jun 2026
1,533
Jun 2026
1,515
Jun 2026
1,643
Jun 2026
1,584
Jun 2026
1,477
Jun 2026
1,585
Jun 2026
1,467
Jun 2026
1,517
Jun 2026
1,524
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 18,542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,626,607 |
| Total NHS Cost | £98,816 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +848.4% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 18,542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +848.4% 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.