Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,146
Total Quantity
521.9K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+163.2%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,146 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,804 to the NHS. This is 163.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 521,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,804 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +163.2% 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.