Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
253
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+29.5%
ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 253 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,621 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,675 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,621 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.5% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +29.5% vs national average |
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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.