Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at COLBY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+33.6%

COLBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 261 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,909 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items261
Total Quantity30,690
Total NHS Cost£1,909
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+33.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice261 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+33.6% 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.