Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
74.7K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+335.1%

OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 850 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,695 to the NHS. This is 335.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items850
Total Quantity74,699
Total NHS Cost£4,695
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+335.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice850 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+335.1% 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.