Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
27.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+24.4%

WELLINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 243 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,945 to the NHS. This is 24.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items243
Total Quantity27,930
Total NHS Cost£1,945
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+24.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice243 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+24.4% 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.