Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+258.3%

MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 700 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,725 to the NHS. This is 258.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64

Prescribing Details

Total Items700
Total Quantity72,746
Total NHS Cost£4,725
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+258.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice700 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+258.3% 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.