Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
504
Total Quantity
37.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+158%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 504 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,476 to the NHS. This is 158% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,476 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +158% 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.