Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
206
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£836
vs National Avg
+5.4%

GP DIRECT prescribed 206 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £836 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items206
Total Quantity13,127
Total NHS Cost£836
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+5.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice206 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+5.4% 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.