Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at NEWTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,595
Total Quantity
453.8K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+135%
NEWTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,595 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,870 to the NHS. This is 135% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,870 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +135% 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.