Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
79
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£675
vs National Avg
-59.6%

WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 79 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £675 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items79
Total Quantity10,514
Total NHS Cost£675
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-59.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice79 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-59.6% 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.