Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST. JOHNS GROUP PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
271
Total Quantity
33.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+38.7%

ST. JOHNS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 271 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,081 to the NHS. This is 38.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27

Prescribing Details

Total Items271
Total Quantity33,194
Total NHS Cost£2,081
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+38.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice271 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+38.7% 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.