Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
20.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+20.8%

OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 236 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,403 to the NHS. This is 20.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items236
Total Quantity20,398
Total NHS Cost£1,403
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+20.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice236 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+20.8% 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.