Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at MERRIDALE MEDICAL CENTRE (RP TEW)
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,702
Total Quantity
441.5K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+89.4%
MERRIDALE MEDICAL CENTRE (RP TEW) prescribed 3,702 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,562 to the NHS. This is 89.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 441,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,562 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.4% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +89.4% 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.