Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LAKENHAM SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,132
Total Quantity
94.2K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+479.5%

LAKENHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,132 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,070 to the NHS. This is 479.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,132
Total Quantity94,164
Total NHS Cost£6,070
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+479.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,132 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+479.5% 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.