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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,076
Total Quantity
439.1K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+57.3%

POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,076 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,073 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
245

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,076
Total Quantity439,053
Total NHS Cost£15,073
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+57.3%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,076 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+57.3% 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.