Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
321
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+64.3%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 321 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,378 to the NHS. This is 64.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,378 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.3% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +64.3% vs national average |
Explore More
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.