Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
179
Total Quantity
22.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-8.4%
BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 179 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,434 to the NHS. This is 8.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,434 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.4% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | -8.4% 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.