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

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

321

Total Quantity

37.7K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+78.6%

SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 321 items of Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,073 to the NHS. This is 78.6% above 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	321
Total Quantity	37,650
Total NHS Cost	£2,073
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+78.6%

Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	321 items
National average per practice	180 items
Difference	+78.6% 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.