Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,833
Total Quantity
335.6K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,833 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,271 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,833 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,602 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,271 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,833 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.