Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WEST QUAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
273
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+39.7%

WEST QUAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 273 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,109 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items273
Total Quantity17,567
Total NHS Cost£1,109
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+39.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice273 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+39.7% 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.