Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,287
Total Quantity
101.0K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+558.8%

WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,287 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,531 to the NHS. This is 558.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,287
Total Quantity100,984
Total NHS Cost£6,531
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+558.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,287 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+558.8% 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.