Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
125
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£646
vs National Avg
-30.4%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 125 items of Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £646 to the NHS. This is 30.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items125
Total Quantity14,372
Total NHS Cost£646
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-30.4%

Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice125 items
National average per practice180 items
Difference-30.4% 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.