Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,533
Total Quantity
149.3K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+684.7%

PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,533 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,015 to the NHS. This is 684.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,533
Total Quantity149,265
Total NHS Cost£11,015
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+684.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,533 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+684.7% 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.