Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
10,608
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£42.6K
vs National Avg
+442.6%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 10,608 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £42,593 to the NHS. This is 442.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
889
Jul 2026
858
Jul 2026
896
Jul 2026
884
Jul 2026
860
Jul 2026
952
Jul 2026
837
Jul 2026
881
Jul 2026
939
Jul 2026
826
Jul 2026
921
Jul 2026
865
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,200,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £42,593 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +442.6% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +442.6% 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.