Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at EAST LEICESTER MED PRACT(S LONGWORTH)

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+38.2%

EAST LEICESTER MED PRACT(S LONGWORTH) prescribed 270 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,930 to the NHS. This is 38.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items270
Total Quantity30,922
Total NHS Cost£1,930
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+38.2%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice270 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+38.2% 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.