Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

761

Total Quantity

91.6K

NHS Cost

£4.3K

vs National Avg

+323.5%

THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 761 items of Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,336 to the NHS. This is 323.5% 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	761
Total Quantity	91,594
Total NHS Cost	£4,336
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+323.5%

Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	761 items
National average per practice	180 items
Difference	+323.5% 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.