Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THOMAS WALKER WESTGATE HEALTHCARE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
279
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+42.8%

THOMAS WALKER WESTGATE HEALTHCARE prescribed 279 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,521 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items279
Total Quantity19,822
Total NHS Cost£1,521
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+42.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice279 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+42.8% 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.