Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at VEL SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
227
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£741
vs National Avg
+16.2%

VEL SURGERY prescribed 227 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £741 to the NHS. This is 16.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items227
Total Quantity11,637
Total NHS Cost£741
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+16.2%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice227 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+16.2% 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.