Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
497
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+154.4%

NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 497 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 154.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items497
Total Quantity47,782
Total NHS Cost£2,981
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+154.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice497 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+154.4% 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.