Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,736
Total Quantity
634.9K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+142.2%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 4,736 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,409 to the NHS. This is 142.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
396
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,736 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 634,926 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,409 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,736 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +142.2% 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.