Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
497
Total Quantity
56.9K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+154.4%

HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 497 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,562 to the NHS. This is 154.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items497
Total Quantity56,866
Total NHS Cost£3,562
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+154.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice497 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+154.4% 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.