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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,930
Total Quantity
563.8K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+152.2%

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,930 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,574 to the NHS. This is 152.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
408

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,930
Total Quantity563,775
Total NHS Cost£18,574
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+152.2%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,930 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+152.2% 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.