Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
263
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+34.6%

BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 263 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,705 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items263
Total Quantity27,278
Total NHS Cost£1,705
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+34.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice263 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+34.6% 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.