Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,792
Total Quantity
594.9K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+145.1%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,792 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,324 to the NHS. This is 145.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
422
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 594,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,324 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.1% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +145.1% 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.