Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

417

Total Quantity

42.8K

NHS Cost

£2.9K

vs National Avg

+113.5%

ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 417 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,904 to the NHS. This is 113.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	417
Total Quantity	42,837
Total NHS Cost	£2,904
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+113.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	417 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+113.5% 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.