Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
42.7K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+153.4%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 495 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,662 to the NHS. This is 153.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,662 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.4% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +153.4% 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.