Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,336
Total Quantity
434.8K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+70.6%

ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,336 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,924 to the NHS. This is 70.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
279

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,336
Total Quantity434,762
Total NHS Cost£14,924
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+70.6%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,336 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+70.6% 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.