Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
36.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+84.3%

WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 360 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,424 to the NHS. This is 84.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items360
Total Quantity35,960
Total NHS Cost£2,424
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+84.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice360 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+84.3% 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.