Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
611
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+212.8%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 611 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,798 to the NHS. This is 212.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,798 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +212.8% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +212.8% 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.