Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
7,839
Total Quantity
785.9K
NHS Cost
£27.3K
vs National Avg
+301%
EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,839 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,309 to the NHS. This is 301% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
713
Jun 2026
675
Jun 2026
701
Jun 2026
675
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
653
Jun 2026
639
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
674
Jun 2026
589
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
632
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 785,915 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,309 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +301% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +301% 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.