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 Items1,304
Total Quantity92,510
Total NHS Cost£5,932
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+567.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,304 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+567.5% 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.