Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

166

Total Quantity

21.2K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-7.6%

PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 166 items of Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,522 to the NHS. This is 7.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	166
Total Quantity	21,246
Total NHS Cost	£1,522
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-7.6%

Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	166 items
National average per practice	180 items
Difference	-7.6% 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.