Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
21.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+16.7%

BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 228 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,417 to the NHS. This is 16.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items228
Total Quantity21,444
Total NHS Cost£1,417
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+16.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice228 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+16.7% 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.