Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
81
Total Quantity
7,360
NHS Cost
£462
vs National Avg
-58.5%

SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 81 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £462 to the NHS. This is 58.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items81
Total Quantity7,360
Total NHS Cost£462
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-58.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice81 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference-58.5% 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.