Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,880
Total Quantity
209.6K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-3.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,880 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,984 to the NHS. This is 3.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,880 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 209,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,984 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.8% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,880 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | -3.8% 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.