Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at NEWTON SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
271
Total Quantity
9,612
NHS Cost
£685
vs National Avg
+38.7%

NEWTON SURGERY prescribed 271 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £685 to the NHS. This is 38.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items271
Total Quantity9,612
Total NHS Cost£685
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+38.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice271 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+38.7% 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.