Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,509
Total Quantity
508.4K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+130.6%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,509 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,740 to the NHS. This is 130.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
386
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 508,387 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,740 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.6% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +130.6% 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.