Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+35.1%

FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 264 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,333 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items264
Total Quantity17,996
Total NHS Cost£1,333
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+35.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice264 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+35.1% 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.