Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
517
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+164.6%

ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 517 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,181 to the NHS. This is 164.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items517
Total Quantity50,607
Total NHS Cost£3,181
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+164.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice517 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+164.6% 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.