Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
508
Total Quantity
52.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+160%
ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 508 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,411 to the NHS. This is 160% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,411 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +160% 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.