Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
43.5K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+214.3%

DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 614 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,846 to the NHS. This is 214.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items614
Total Quantity43,472
Total NHS Cost£2,846
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+214.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice614 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+214.3% 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.