Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,228
Total Quantity
713.4K
NHS Cost
£25.4K
vs National Avg
+218.6%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 6,228 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,356 to the NHS. This is 218.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
505
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 713,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,356 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +218.6% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +218.6% 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.