Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
513
Total Quantity
41.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+162.6%

QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 513 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,646 to the NHS. This is 162.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items513
Total Quantity41,680
Total NHS Cost£2,646
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+162.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice513 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+162.6% 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.