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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,518
Total Quantity
375.8K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+79.9%

HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,518 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,655 to the NHS. This is 79.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
273

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,518
Total Quantity375,754
Total NHS Cost£11,655
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+79.9%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,518 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+79.9% 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.