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 Items281
Total Quantity17,420
Total NHS Cost£1,190
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+43.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice281 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+43.8% 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.