Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at KINGFISHER FAMILY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
444
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+127.3%

KINGFISHER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 444 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,139 to the NHS. This is 127.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items444
Total Quantity47,797
Total NHS Cost£3,139
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+127.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice444 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+127.3% 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.