Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
331
Total Quantity
25.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+69.4%

FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 331 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,675 to the NHS. This is 69.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items331
Total Quantity25,258
Total NHS Cost£1,675
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+69.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice331 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+69.4% 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.