Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE MEADS SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
277
Total Quantity
12.2K
NHS Cost
£830
vs National Avg
+41.8%

THE MEADS SURGERY prescribed 277 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £830 to the NHS. This is 41.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items277
Total Quantity12,162
Total NHS Cost£830
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+41.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice277 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+41.8% 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.