Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at ST HELENS SOUTH PCN HUB

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
48.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-72.1%

ST HELENS SOUTH PCN HUB prescribed 545 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,502 to the NHS. This is 72.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
55

Prescribing Details

Total Items545
Total Quantity48,554
Total NHS Cost£1,502
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-72.1%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice545 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference-72.1% 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.