Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,342
Total Quantity
266.7K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+19.8%

HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,342 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,621 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
220

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,342
Total Quantity266,711
Total NHS Cost£8,621
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+19.8%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,342 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+19.8% 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.