Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
263
Total Quantity
23.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+34.6%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 263 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,583 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,435 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,583 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +34.6% vs national average |
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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.