Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at EAST LYNNE MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,981
Total Quantity
505.7K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+154.8%

EAST LYNNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,981 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,451 to the NHS. This is 154.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
402

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,981
Total Quantity505,682
Total NHS Cost£18,451
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+154.8%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,981 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+154.8% 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.