Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
466
Total Quantity
37.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+138.5%

FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 466 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,348 to the NHS. This is 138.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items466
Total Quantity37,076
Total NHS Cost£2,348
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+138.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice466 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+138.5% 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.