Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
82.3K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+332.5%
STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 845 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,108 to the NHS. This is 332.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,325 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,108 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +332.5% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +332.5% 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.