Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,879
Total Quantity
203.0K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-3.9%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 1,879 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,928 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,879 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 203,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,928 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,879 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.