Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WATERHOUSES MEDICAL PRACT

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
151
Total Quantity
6,610
NHS Cost
£652
vs National Avg
-22.7%

WATERHOUSES MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 151 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £652 to the NHS. This is 22.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items151
Total Quantity6,610
Total NHS Cost£652
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-22.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice151 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-22.7% 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.