Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
868
Total Quantity
66.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+344.3%

WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 868 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,282 to the NHS. This is 344.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69

Prescribing Details

Total Items868
Total Quantity65,951
Total NHS Cost£4,282
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+344.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice868 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+344.3% 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.