Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WESTEND MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
493
Total Quantity
48.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+152.4%

WESTEND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 493 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,131 to the NHS. This is 152.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items493
Total Quantity48,042
Total NHS Cost£3,131
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+152.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice493 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+152.4% 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.