Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at MERSEY CARE NHS TRUST - NMP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
432
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£833
vs National Avg
-77.9%

MERSEY CARE NHS TRUST - NMP prescribed 432 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £833 to the NHS. This is 77.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items432
Total Quantity21,343
Total NHS Cost£833
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-77.9%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice432 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference-77.9% 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.