Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
894
Total Quantity
88.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+357.6%

BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 894 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,830 to the NHS. This is 357.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76

Prescribing Details

Total Items894
Total Quantity88,946
Total NHS Cost£5,830
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+357.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice894 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+357.6% vs national average
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.