Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
290
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+48.4%

OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 290 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,769 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items290
Total Quantity26,222
Total NHS Cost£1,769
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+48.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice290 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+48.4% 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.