Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
146
Total Quantity
8,477
NHS Cost
£606
vs National Avg
-25.3%

HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 146 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £606 to the NHS. This is 25.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items146
Total Quantity8,477
Total NHS Cost£606
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-25.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice146 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-25.3% 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.