Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,467
Total Quantity
282.3K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+26.2%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 2,467 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,485 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,485 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.2% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +26.2% 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.