Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,274
Total Quantity
155.6K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+552.1%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,274 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,140 to the NHS. This is 552.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,140 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +552.1% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +552.1% 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.