Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
344
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+76.1%
BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 344 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,954 to the NHS. This is 76.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,658 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,954 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.1% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +76.1% 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.