Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,639
Total Quantity
146.0K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+739%
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,639 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,202 to the NHS. This is 739% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,202 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +739% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +739% 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.