Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+150.8%

SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 490 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,287 to the NHS. This is 150.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items490
Total Quantity50,116
Total NHS Cost£3,287
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+150.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice490 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+150.8% 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.