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 Items1,274
Total Quantity155,616
Total NHS Cost£10,140
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+552.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,274 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+552.1% 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.