Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,510
Total Quantity
406.5K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+79.5%
FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,510 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,070 to the NHS. This is 79.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 406,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,070 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.5% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +79.5% 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.