Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
6,254
Total Quantity
715.7K
NHS Cost
£24.9K
vs National Avg
+219.9%

SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 6,254 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,870 to the NHS. This is 219.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
511

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,254
Total Quantity715,680
Total NHS Cost£24,870
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+219.9%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,254 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+219.9% 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.