Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,320
Total Quantity
460.6K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+69.8%

HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,320 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,429 to the NHS. This is 69.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
271

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,320
Total Quantity460,611
Total NHS Cost£15,429
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+69.8%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,320 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+69.8% vs national average
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.