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 Items179
Total Quantity22,392
Total NHS Cost£1,434
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-8.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice179 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-8.4% 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.