Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
320
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+63.8%

LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY prescribed 320 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,279 to the NHS. This is 63.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items320
Total Quantity36,055
Total NHS Cost£2,279
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+63.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice320 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+63.8% 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.