Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

311

Total Quantity

32.9K

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

+59.2%

OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 311 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,239 to the NHS. This is 59.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	311
Total Quantity	32,854
Total NHS Cost	£2,239
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+59.2%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	311 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+59.2% 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.