Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
707
Total Quantity
66.0K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+261.9%

STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 707 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,383 to the NHS. This is 261.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62

Prescribing Details

Total Items707
Total Quantity66,049
Total NHS Cost£4,383
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+261.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice707 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+261.9% 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.