Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,943
Total Quantity
863.9K
NHS Cost
£29.8K
vs National Avg
+255.1%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,943 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,798 to the NHS. This is 255.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
524
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
547
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,943 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 863,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,798 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +255.1% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,943 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +255.1% 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.