Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
341
Total Quantity
37.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+74.6%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 341 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,680 to the NHS. This is 74.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,680 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.6% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +74.6% 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.