Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,244
Total Quantity
510.8K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+117.1%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,244 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,739 to the NHS. This is 117.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,739 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.1% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +117.1% 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.