Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
260
Total Quantity
21.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+33.1%

WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 260 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,686 to the NHS. This is 33.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items260
Total Quantity21,821
Total NHS Cost£1,686
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+33.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice260 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+33.1% 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.