Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,946
Total Quantity
304.1K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+50.7%

LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,946 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,028 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
234

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,946
Total Quantity304,076
Total NHS Cost£11,028
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+50.7%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,946 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+50.7% 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.