Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
327
Total Quantity
20.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+67.4%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 327 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,271 to the NHS. This is 67.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items327
Total Quantity20,319
Total NHS Cost£1,271
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+67.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice327 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+67.4% 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.