Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,579
Total Quantity
529.0K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+83.1%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 3,579 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,385 to the NHS. This is 83.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
313

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,579
Total Quantity528,976
Total NHS Cost£17,385
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+83.1%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,579 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+83.1% 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.