Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
280
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+43.3%

CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 280 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,845 to the NHS. This is 43.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items280
Total Quantity26,946
Total NHS Cost£1,845
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+43.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice280 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+43.3% 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.