Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
439
Total Quantity
48.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+124.7%

ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 439 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,019 to the NHS. This is 124.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30

Prescribing Details

Total Items439
Total Quantity48,436
Total NHS Cost£3,019
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+124.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice439 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+124.7% 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.