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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,750
Total Quantity
560.6K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+143%

LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,750 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,907 to the NHS. This is 143% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
417

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,750
Total Quantity560,631
Total NHS Cost£18,907
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+143%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,750 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+143% 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.