Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
549
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+181%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 549 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,864 to the NHS. This is 181% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,646 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,864 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +181% 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.