Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
466
Total Quantity
41.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+138.5%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 466 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,763 to the NHS. This is 138.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 466 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,763 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.5% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 466 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +138.5% 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.