Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
20,801
Total Quantity
2.5M
NHS Cost
£83.8K
vs National Avg
+963.9%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 20,801 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £83,805 to the NHS. This is 963.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,620
Jun 2026
1,758
Jun 2026
1,791
Jun 2026
1,725
Jun 2026
1,719
Jun 2026
1,815
Jun 2026
1,707
Jun 2026
1,784
Jun 2026
1,846
Jun 2026
1,612
Jun 2026
1,754
Jun 2026
1,670
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 20,801 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,519,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £83,805 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +963.9% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 20,801 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +963.9% 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.