Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at MERSTOW GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
253
Total Quantity
22.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+29.5%

MERSTOW GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 253 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,519 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items253
Total Quantity21,974
Total NHS Cost£1,519
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+29.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice253 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+29.5% 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.