Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BLACK COUNTRY FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
7,445
Total Quantity
871.7K
NHS Cost
£31.3K
vs National Avg
+280.8%
BLACK COUNTRY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 7,445 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,282 to the NHS. This is 280.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
647
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 871,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,282 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280.8% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +280.8% 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.