Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,625
Total Quantity
545.2K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+136.6%
TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 4,625 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,747 to the NHS. This is 136.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
379
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 545,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,747 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.6% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +136.6% 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.