Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

997

Total Quantity

59.0K

NHS Cost

£4.1K

vs National Avg

+410.3%

FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 997 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,057 to the NHS. This is 410.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	997
Total Quantity	58,975
Total NHS Cost	£4,057
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+410.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	997 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+410.3% 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.