Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
326
Total Quantity
32.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+66.9%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 326 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,060 to the NHS. This is 66.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,060 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.9% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +66.9% 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.