Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3)

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

323

Total Quantity

26.1K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+65.3%

KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3) prescribed 323 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,829 to the NHS. This is 65.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	323
Total Quantity	26,094
Total NHS Cost	£1,829
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+65.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	323 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+65.3% 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.