Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
544
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+178.5%

ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 544 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,832 to the NHS. This is 178.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items544
Total Quantity57,389
Total NHS Cost£3,832
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+178.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice544 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+178.5% 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.