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 Items | 607 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,059 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +210.7% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 607 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +210.7% 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.