Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
404
Total Quantity
35.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+106.8%
LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 404 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,376 to the NHS. This is 106.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,376 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.8% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +106.8% 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.