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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,063
Total Quantity
117.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-45.6%

SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,063 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,809 to the NHS. This is 45.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
86

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,063
Total Quantity117,559
Total NHS Cost£3,809
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-45.6%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,063 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference-45.6% 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.