Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
254
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+30%

ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 254 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,498 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items254
Total Quantity21,082
Total NHS Cost£1,498
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+30%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice254 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+30% 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.