Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,201
Total Quantity
212.6K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+1026.7%

HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,201 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,873 to the NHS. This is 1026.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
176

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,201
Total Quantity212,598
Total NHS Cost£14,873
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+1026.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,201 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+1026.7% 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.