Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at MEADOWS SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
462
Total Quantity
26.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+136.5%

MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 462 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,900 to the NHS. This is 136.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items462
Total Quantity26,810
Total NHS Cost£1,900
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+136.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice462 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+136.5% 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.