Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,166
Total Quantity
289.6K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+10.8%
PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,166 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,572 to the NHS. This is 10.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,166 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 289,609 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,572 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.8% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,166 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +10.8% 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.