Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,486
Total Quantity
445.0K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+78.3%
DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,486 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,481 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 444,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,481 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.3% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +78.3% 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.