Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,363
Total Quantity
371.0K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+72%

TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,363 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,536 to the NHS. This is 72% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
295

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,363
Total Quantity371,014
Total NHS Cost£12,536
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+72%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,363 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+72% 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.