Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SPA MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+15.7%

SPA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 226 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,015 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items226
Total Quantity31,130
Total NHS Cost£2,015
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+15.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice226 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+15.7% 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.