Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,125
Total Quantity
118.2K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+475.9%

CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,125 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,019 to the NHS. This is 475.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,125
Total Quantity118,233
Total NHS Cost£8,019
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+475.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,125 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+475.9% 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.