Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,492
Total Quantity
596.6K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+129.8%
MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 4,492 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,805 to the NHS. This is 129.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 596,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,805 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.8% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +129.8% 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.