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 Items1,495
Total Quantity121,813
Total NHS Cost£7,735
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+665.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,495 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+665.3% 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.