Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,273
Total Quantity
243.0K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,273 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,047 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 242,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,047 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.