Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SOMERVILLE MED CTR

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,865
Total Quantity
185.9K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+854.7%

SOMERVILLE MED CTR prescribed 1,865 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,324 to the NHS. This is 854.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
151

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,865
Total Quantity185,897
Total NHS Cost£13,324
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+854.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,865 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+854.7% 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.