Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at STOWHEALTH

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
367
Total Quantity
30.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+87.9%

STOWHEALTH prescribed 367 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,004 to the NHS. This is 87.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items367
Total Quantity30,524
Total NHS Cost£2,004
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+87.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice367 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+87.9% 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.