Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,018
Total Quantity
479.2K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+105.5%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,018 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,913 to the NHS. This is 105.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
335
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,018 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,913 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.5% |
Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,018 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,955 items |
| Difference | +105.5% 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.