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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
830
Total Quantity
73.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-57.5%

BIRCHDALE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 830 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,264 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
64

Prescribing Details

Total Items830
Total Quantity73,850
Total NHS Cost£2,264
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-57.5%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice830 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference-57.5% 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.