Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
27.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+58.7%

HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 310 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,904 to the NHS. This is 58.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items310
Total Quantity27,564
Total NHS Cost£1,904
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+58.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice310 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+58.7% 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.