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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,521
Total Quantity
431.8K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+80.1%

LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,521 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,701 to the NHS. This is 80.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
275

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,521
Total Quantity431,802
Total NHS Cost£15,701
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+80.1%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,521 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+80.1% 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.