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 Items | 4,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 560,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,907 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +143% 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.