Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,716
Total Quantity
139.5K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+778.4%

ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 1,716 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,332 to the NHS. This is 778.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,716
Total Quantity139,506
Total NHS Cost£10,332
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+778.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,716 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+778.4% 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.