Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,165
Total Quantity
399.9K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+61.9%

SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,165 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,104 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
246

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,165
Total Quantity399,945
Total NHS Cost£14,104
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+61.9%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,165 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+61.9% 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.