Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,385
Total Quantity
226.2K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+22%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,385 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,139 to the NHS. This is 22% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
197

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,385
Total Quantity226,180
Total NHS Cost£7,139
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+22%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,385 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+22% 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.