Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,895
Total Quantity
504.7K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+99.2%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,895 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,640 to the NHS. This is 99.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,640 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +99.2% 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.