Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,850
Total Quantity
524.7K
NHS Cost
£20.4K
vs National Avg
+148.1%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,850 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,432 to the NHS. This is 148.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 524,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,432 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.1% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +148.1% 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.