Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,693
Total Quantity
462.5K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+88.9%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,693 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,795 to the NHS. This is 88.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,693 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,509 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,795 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.9% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,693 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +88.9% 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.