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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,285
Total Quantity
396.8K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+68%

WHALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,285 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,660 to the NHS. This is 68% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
318

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,285
Total Quantity396,846
Total NHS Cost£14,660
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+68%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,285 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+68% 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.