Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
322
Total Quantity
22.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+64.8%
HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT prescribed 322 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,439 to the NHS. This is 64.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 322 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,439 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.8% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 322 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +64.8% 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.