Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,313
Total Quantity
123.3K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+572.1%

MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,313 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,911 to the NHS. This is 572.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,313
Total Quantity123,324
Total NHS Cost£7,911
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+572.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,313 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+572.1% 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.