Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at COMPASS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
300
Total Quantity
8,637
NHS Cost
£587
vs National Avg
+53.6%

COMPASS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 300 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £587 to the NHS. This is 53.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items300
Total Quantity8,637
Total NHS Cost£587
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+53.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice300 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+53.6% 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.