Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
7,910
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£37.2K
vs National Avg
+304.6%

THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 7,910 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,222 to the NHS. This is 304.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
694
Jun 2026
645
Jun 2026
726
Jun 2026
654
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
674
Jun 2026
659
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
678
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
661
Jun 2026
620

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,910
Total Quantity1,071,901
Total NHS Cost£37,222
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+304.6%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,910 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+304.6% 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.