Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at EAST KENT ALLIANCE UTCS

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,851
Total Quantity
159.0K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+45.8%

EAST KENT ALLIANCE UTCS prescribed 2,851 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,611 to the NHS. This is 45.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
242

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,851
Total Quantity159,011
Total NHS Cost£5,611
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+45.8%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,851 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+45.8% vs national average
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.