Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

790

Total Quantity

89.9K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

-59.6%

MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 790 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	790
Total Quantity	89,858
Total NHS Cost	£2,981
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-59.6%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	790 items
National average per practice	1,955 items
Difference	-59.6% 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.