Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
25.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+58.7%

ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 310 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,648 to the NHS. This is 58.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items310
Total Quantity25,210
Total NHS Cost£1,648
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+58.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice310 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+58.7% 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.