Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

346

Total Quantity

38.9K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

-82.3%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 346 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,842 to the NHS. This is 82.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	346
Total Quantity	38,908
Total NHS Cost	£1,842
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-82.3%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	346 items
National average per practice	1,955 items
Difference	-82.3% 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.