Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,245
Total Quantity
527.9K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+117.1%

FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,245 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,877 to the NHS. This is 117.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
353

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,245
Total Quantity527,938
Total NHS Cost£17,877
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+117.1%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,245 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+117.1% 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.