Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,633
Total Quantity
576.8K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+137%
THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,633 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,009 to the NHS. This is 137% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
383
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 576,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,009 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +137% 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.