Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,138
Total Quantity
638.7K
NHS Cost
£21.4K
vs National Avg
+162.8%
KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,138 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,417 to the NHS. This is 162.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
445
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,138 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 638,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,417 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.8% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,138 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +162.8% 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.