Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
215
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£971
vs National Avg
+10.1%

HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 215 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £971 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items215
Total Quantity15,600
Total NHS Cost£971
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+10.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice215 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+10.1% 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.