Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
441
Total Quantity
38.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+125.7%

PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 441 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,950 to the NHS. This is 125.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items441
Total Quantity38,870
Total NHS Cost£2,950
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+125.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice441 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+125.7% 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.