Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE LIMES SURGERY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,972
Total Quantity
379.1K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+52%

THE LIMES SURGERY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,972 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,189 to the NHS. This is 52% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
249

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,972
Total Quantity379,123
Total NHS Cost£13,189
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+52%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,972 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+52% 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.