Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,216
Total Quantity
272.4K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+13.3%

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,216 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,199 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
177

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,216
Total Quantity272,398
Total NHS Cost£11,199
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+13.3%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,216 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+13.3% 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.