Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
252
Total Quantity
23.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+29%

RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 252 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,605 to the NHS. This is 29% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27

Prescribing Details

Total Items252
Total Quantity23,519
Total NHS Cost£1,605
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+29%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice252 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+29% 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.