Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
714
Total Quantity
75.9K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+265.5%

LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 714 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,078 to the NHS. This is 265.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53

Prescribing Details

Total Items714
Total Quantity75,858
Total NHS Cost£5,078
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+265.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice714 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+265.5% 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.