Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
410
Total Quantity
47.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+109.9%
POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 410 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,168 to the NHS. This is 109.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,168 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.9% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +109.9% 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.