Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
5,688
Total Quantity
432.7K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+190.9%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 5,688 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,679 to the NHS. This is 190.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
468

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,688
Total Quantity432,738
Total NHS Cost£14,679
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+190.9%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,688 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+190.9% 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.