Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at EXCEL PRIMARY CARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,284
Total Quantity
224.5K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+1069.1%
EXCEL PRIMARY CARE prescribed 2,284 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,139 to the NHS. This is 1069.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,139 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1069.1% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +1069.1% 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.