Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
281
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+43.8%
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 281 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,190 to the NHS. This is 43.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,190 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.8% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +43.8% vs national average |
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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.