Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,839
Total Quantity
313.7K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+45.2%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,839 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,795 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 313,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,795 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +45.2% 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.