Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at WEST SOMERSET HEALTHCARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,826
Total Quantity
325.8K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+44.5%
WEST SOMERSET HEALTHCARE prescribed 2,826 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,453 to the NHS. This is 44.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 325,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,453 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.5% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +44.5% 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.