Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,354
Total Quantity
385.8K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+71.6%

LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,354 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,083 to the NHS. This is 71.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
280

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,354
Total Quantity385,784
Total NHS Cost£13,083
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+71.6%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,354 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+71.6% 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.