Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
19.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+2.4%

JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 200 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,229 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items200
Total Quantity18,984
Total NHS Cost£1,229
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+2.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice200 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+2.4% 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.