Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,687
Total Quantity
213.1K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-13.7%
DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,687 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,816 to the NHS. This is 13.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,816 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.7% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | -13.7% 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.