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 Items7,445
Total Quantity871,736
Total NHS Cost£31,282
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+280.8%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,445 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+280.8% vs national average
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.