Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
146
Total Quantity
8,564
NHS Cost
£848
vs National Avg
-25.3%

WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 146 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £848 to the NHS. This is 25.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items146
Total Quantity8,564
Total NHS Cost£848
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-25.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice146 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-25.3% 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.