Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
34.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 243 items of Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,636 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,636 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 180 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.