Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
591
Total Quantity
73.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+202.5%
LION HEALTH prescribed 591 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,846 to the NHS. This is 202.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,846 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.5% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +202.5% 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.