Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
11,820
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£67.1K
vs National Avg
+504.6%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,820 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £67,110 to the NHS. This is 504.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
945
Jun 2026
852
Jun 2026
1,068
Jun 2026
990
Jun 2026
976
Jun 2026
1,035
Jun 2026
1,008
Jun 2026
994
Jun 2026
1,061
Jun 2026
929
Jun 2026
980
Jun 2026
982
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,573,904 |
| Total NHS Cost | £67,110 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +504.6% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +504.6% 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.