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 Items5,458
Total Quantity640,382
Total NHS Cost£20,977
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+179.2%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,458 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+179.2% 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.