Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,171

Total Quantity

45.3K

NHS Cost

£3.3K

vs National Avg

+499.4%

EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,171 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,312 to the NHS. This is 499.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

114

Jul 2026

139

Jul 2026

116

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,171
Total Quantity	45,270
Total NHS Cost	£3,312
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+499.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,171 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+499.4% vs national average

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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.