Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,832
Total Quantity
557.6K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+147.1%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 4,832 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,629 to the NHS. This is 147.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
418
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,832 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 557,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,629 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.1% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,832 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +147.1% 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.