Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

401

Total Quantity

34.3K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+105.3%

FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 401 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,140 to the NHS. This is 105.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	401
Total Quantity	34,334
Total NHS Cost	£2,140
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+105.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	401 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+105.3% 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.