Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
108
Total Quantity
6,382
NHS Cost
£466
vs National Avg
-44.7%

DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 108 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £466 to the NHS. This is 44.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items108
Total Quantity6,382
Total NHS Cost£466
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-44.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice108 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-44.7% 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.