Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
250
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+28%

SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 250 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,442 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items250
Total Quantity21,618
Total NHS Cost£1,442
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+28%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice250 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+28% 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.