Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
8,820
NHS Cost
£677
vs National Avg
+51.5%

CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 296 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £677 to the NHS. This is 51.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items296
Total Quantity8,820
Total NHS Cost£677
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+51.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice296 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+51.5% 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.