Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at PORTLAND MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,128
Total Quantity
236.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+8.8%

PORTLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,128 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,163 to the NHS. This is 8.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
166

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,128
Total Quantity236,616
Total NHS Cost£8,163
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+8.8%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,128 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+8.8% 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.