Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ARCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

280

Total Quantity

17.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+43.3%

ARCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 280 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,173 to the NHS. This is 43.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	280
Total Quantity	17,213
Total NHS Cost	£1,173
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+43.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	280 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+43.3% 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.