Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
30.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+38.2%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 270 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,901 to the NHS. This is 38.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,901 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.2% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +38.2% 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.