Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,818
Total Quantity
479.8K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+95.3%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,818 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,095 to the NHS. This is 95.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
313
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,095 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.3% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +95.3% 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.