Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+65.9%

KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 324 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,274 to the NHS. This is 65.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items324
Total Quantity36,112
Total NHS Cost£2,274
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+65.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice324 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+65.9% 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.