Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,285
Total Quantity
557.7K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+170.3%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 5,285 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,704 to the NHS. This is 170.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
456
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 557,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,704 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.3% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +170.3% 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.