Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,694
Total Quantity
103.0K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+767.1%

FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,694 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,000 to the NHS. This is 767.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
124

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,694
Total Quantity103,000
Total NHS Cost£7,000
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+767.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,694 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+767.1% 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.