Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
669
Total Quantity
52.5K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+242.4%

ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 669 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,719 to the NHS. This is 242.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58

Prescribing Details

Total Items669
Total Quantity52,509
Total NHS Cost£3,719
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+242.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice669 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+242.4% 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.