Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,333
Total Quantity
70.9K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+582.3%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,333 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,485 to the NHS. This is 582.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,909 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,485 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +582.3% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +582.3% 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.