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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,312
Total Quantity
494.7K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+120.6%

THE WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,312 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,388 to the NHS. This is 120.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
358

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,312
Total Quantity494,708
Total NHS Cost£16,388
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+120.6%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,312 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+120.6% 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.