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 Items863
Total Quantity92,414
Total NHS Cost£5,770
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+341.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice863 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+341.8% 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.