Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
273
Total Quantity
31.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+39.7%

ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 273 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,152 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items273
Total Quantity31,684
Total NHS Cost£2,152
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+39.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice273 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+39.7% 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.