Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+21.8%

WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 238 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,144 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items238
Total Quantity17,578
Total NHS Cost£1,144
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+21.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice238 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+21.8% 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.