Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,800
Total Quantity
197.4K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-7.9%
HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,800 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,816 to the NHS. This is 7.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 197,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,816 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.9% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,800 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | -7.9% 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.