Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
216
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+10.6%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 216 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,336 to the NHS. This is 10.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,336 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.6% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +10.6% vs national average |
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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.