Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
719
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+268%

HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 719 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,358 to the NHS. This is 268% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items719
Total Quantity50,055
Total NHS Cost£3,358
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+268%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice719 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+268% 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.