Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BRIERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
332
Total Quantity
26.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+69.9%

BRIERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 332 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,696 to the NHS. This is 69.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items332
Total Quantity26,826
Total NHS Cost£1,696
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+69.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice332 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+69.9% 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.