Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
288
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+47.4%

WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 288 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,347 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items288
Total Quantity21,606
Total NHS Cost£1,347
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+47.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice288 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+47.4% 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.