Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
936
Total Quantity
75.5K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+379.1%

DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 936 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,731 to the NHS. This is 379.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items936
Total Quantity75,478
Total NHS Cost£4,731
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+379.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice936 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+379.1% 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.