Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,946
Total Quantity
625.2K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+153%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,946 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,816 to the NHS. This is 153% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
416
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,946 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 625,236 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,816 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,946 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +153% 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.