Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
31.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+75.1%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 342 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,132 to the NHS. This is 75.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items342
Total Quantity31,756
Total NHS Cost£2,132
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+75.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice342 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+75.1% 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.