Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at NORTH STAFFS GP FEDERATION

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
62
Total Quantity
4,356
NHS Cost
£285
vs National Avg
-68.3%

NORTH STAFFS GP FEDERATION prescribed 62 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £285 to the NHS. This is 68.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items62
Total Quantity4,356
Total NHS Cost£285
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-68.3%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice62 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-68.3% 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.