Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,304
Total Quantity
92.5K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+567.5%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,304 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,932 to the NHS. This is 567.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,304 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,932 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +567.5% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,304 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +567.5% 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.