Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,495
Total Quantity
121.8K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+665.3%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,495 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,735 to the NHS. This is 665.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,813 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,735 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +665.3% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +665.3% vs national average |
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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.