Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,458
Total Quantity
640.4K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+179.2%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 5,458 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,977 to the NHS. This is 179.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
416
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 640,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,977 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +179.2% 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.