Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
377
Total Quantity
36.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+93%

CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 377 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,492 to the NHS. This is 93% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items377
Total Quantity36,846
Total NHS Cost£2,492
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+93%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice377 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+93% 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.