Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
134
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£784
vs National Avg
-31.4%

BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 134 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £784 to the NHS. This is 31.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items134
Total Quantity12,568
Total NHS Cost£784
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-31.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice134 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-31.4% 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.