Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
15,359
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£53.8K
vs National Avg
+685.6%
ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP prescribed 15,359 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £53,804 to the NHS. This is 685.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,308
Jul 2026
1,261
Jul 2026
1,315
Jul 2026
1,263
Jul 2026
1,225
Jul 2026
1,357
Jul 2026
1,251
Jul 2026
1,301
Jul 2026
1,357
Jul 2026
1,219
Jul 2026
1,226
Jul 2026
1,276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,630,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £53,804 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +685.6% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +685.6% 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.