Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,680
Total Quantity
446.5K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+88.2%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 3,680 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,371 to the NHS. This is 88.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
280
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 446,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,371 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +88.2% 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.