Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
5,015
Total Quantity
589.7K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+156.5%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,015 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,846 to the NHS. This is 156.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
416

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,015
Total Quantity589,722
Total NHS Cost£23,846
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+156.5%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,015 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+156.5% 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.