Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,956
Total Quantity
848.4K
NHS Cost
£29.4K
vs National Avg
+255.8%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,956 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,434 to the NHS. This is 255.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
602
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
638
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
651
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
543
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 848,413 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,434 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +255.8% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +255.8% 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.