Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at OLD SWAN HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
5,044
Total Quantity
535.4K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+158%

OLD SWAN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,044 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,795 to the NHS. This is 158% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
423

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,044
Total Quantity535,386
Total NHS Cost£18,795
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+158%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,044 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+158% 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.