Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
504
Total Quantity
52.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+158%

OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 504 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,305 to the NHS. This is 158% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items504
Total Quantity52,065
Total NHS Cost£3,305
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+158%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice504 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+158% 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.