Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,241
Total Quantity
273.4K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 2,241 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,369 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,369 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.