Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,085
Total Quantity
133.3K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-44.5%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,085 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,537 to the NHS. This is 44.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,085 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,349 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,537 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.5% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,085 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | -44.5% 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.