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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,964
Total Quantity
358.7K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+51.6%

WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,964 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,336 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
232

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,964
Total Quantity358,716
Total NHS Cost£11,336
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+51.6%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,964 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+51.6% 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.