Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ELM TREE SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

305

Total Quantity

37.2K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+56.1%

ELM TREE SURGERY prescribed 305 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,318 to the NHS. This is 56.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	305
Total Quantity	37,222
Total NHS Cost	£2,318
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+56.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	305 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+56.1% 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.