Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at SOUTH WIGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,436
Total Quantity
406.1K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+75.7%
SOUTH WIGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,436 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,082 to the NHS. This is 75.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 406,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,082 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.7% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +75.7% 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.