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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
9,737
Total Quantity
880.6K
NHS Cost
£30.7K
vs National Avg
+398%

WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,737 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,727 to the NHS. This is 398% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
839
Jun 2026
801
Jun 2026
855
Jun 2026
783
Jun 2026
793
Jun 2026
892
Jun 2026
810
Jun 2026
791
Jun 2026
849
Jun 2026
728
Jun 2026
779
Jun 2026
817

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,737
Total Quantity880,582
Total NHS Cost£30,727
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+398%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,737 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+398% 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.