Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3)

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,664
Total Quantity
339.5K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+36.3%

KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3) prescribed 2,664 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,695 to the NHS. This is 36.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
228

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,664
Total Quantity339,466
Total NHS Cost£10,695
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+36.3%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,664 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+36.3% 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.