Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing at PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

280

Total Quantity

27.2K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+55.8%

PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 280 items of Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,274 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	280
Total Quantity	27,152
Total NHS Cost	£1,274
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+55.8%

Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	280 items
National average per practice	180 items
Difference	+55.8% 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.