Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at GP AT HAND

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
300
Total Quantity
20.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+53.6%

GP AT HAND prescribed 300 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,307 to the NHS. This is 53.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items300
Total Quantity20,888
Total NHS Cost£1,307
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+53.6%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice300 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+53.6% 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.