Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

871

Total Quantity

60.5K

NHS Cost

£4.7K

vs National Avg

+345.8%

BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 871 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,703 to the NHS. This is 345.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

113

Prescribing Details

Total Items	871
Total Quantity	60,521
Total NHS Cost	£4,703
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+345.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	871 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+345.8% 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.