Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
229
Total Quantity
21.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+17.2%

PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS prescribed 229 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,338 to the NHS. This is 17.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items229
Total Quantity21,016
Total NHS Cost£1,338
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+17.2%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice229 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+17.2% 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.