Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
574
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+193.8%

BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 574 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,745 to the NHS. This is 193.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items574
Total Quantity21,501
Total NHS Cost£1,745
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+193.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice574 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+193.8% 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.