Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,788
Total Quantity
720.4K
NHS Cost
£25.3K
vs National Avg
+196%
BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,788 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,297 to the NHS. This is 196% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
477
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 720,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,297 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +196% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +196% 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.