Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
476
Total Quantity
37.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+143.7%
HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 476 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,544 to the NHS. This is 143.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,343 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,544 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.7% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +143.7% 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.