Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,389
Total Quantity
183.7K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+22.2%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,389 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,404 to the NHS. This is 22.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 183,733 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,404 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +22.2% 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.