Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
340
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+74%

SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 340 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,884 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items340
Total Quantity29,166
Total NHS Cost£1,884
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+74%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice340 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+74% 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.