Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST. JAMES' HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
241
Total Quantity
21.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+23.4%

ST. JAMES' HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 241 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,383 to the NHS. This is 23.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items241
Total Quantity21,938
Total NHS Cost£1,383
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+23.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice241 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+23.4% 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.