Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at COWES MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
636
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+225.6%

COWES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 636 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,858 to the NHS. This is 225.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items636
Total Quantity52,907
Total NHS Cost£3,858
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+225.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice636 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+225.6% 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.