Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
863
Total Quantity
92.4K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+341.8%
KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 863 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,770 to the NHS. This is 341.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,770 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +341.8% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +341.8% 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.