Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at KINGSWELL SURGERY PMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
80
Total Quantity
6,964
NHS Cost
£502
vs National Avg
-59%

KINGSWELL SURGERY PMS PRACTICE prescribed 80 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £502 to the NHS. This is 59% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items80
Total Quantity6,964
Total NHS Cost£502
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-59%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice80 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-59% 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.