Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
456
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+133.4%

ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 456 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,888 to the NHS. This is 133.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items456
Total Quantity43,128
Total NHS Cost£2,888
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+133.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice456 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+133.4% 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.