Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
234
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£977
vs National Avg
+19.8%

FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 234 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £977 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items234
Total Quantity14,532
Total NHS Cost£977
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+19.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice234 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+19.8% 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.