Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
607
Total Quantity
32.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+210.7%

BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 607 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,059 to the NHS. This is 210.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66

Prescribing Details

Total Items607
Total Quantity32,226
Total NHS Cost£2,059
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+210.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice607 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+210.7% 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.