Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SARUM HEALTH GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
539
Total Quantity
33.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+175.9%

SARUM HEALTH GROUP prescribed 539 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,289 to the NHS. This is 175.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items539
Total Quantity33,680
Total NHS Cost£2,289
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+175.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice539 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+175.9% 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.