Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LUCIE WEDGEWOOD SURGERY LTD

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
569
Total Quantity
42.1K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+191.3%

LUCIE WEDGEWOOD SURGERY LTD prescribed 569 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,131 to the NHS. This is 191.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items569
Total Quantity42,124
Total NHS Cost£3,131
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+191.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice569 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+191.3% 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.