Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
315
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+61.2%

LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 315 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,413 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items315
Total Quantity19,435
Total NHS Cost£1,413
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+61.2%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice315 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+61.2% 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.