Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at RIVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
421
Total Quantity
43.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+115.5%

RIVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 421 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,836 to the NHS. This is 115.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items421
Total Quantity42,975
Total NHS Cost£2,836
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+115.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice421 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+115.5% 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.