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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,370
Total Quantity
383.6K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+72.4%

WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,370 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,647 to the NHS. This is 72.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
281

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,370
Total Quantity383,618
Total NHS Cost£12,647
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+72.4%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,370 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+72.4% 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.