Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
816
Total Quantity
103.7K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+317.7%

SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 816 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,737 to the NHS. This is 317.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items816
Total Quantity103,650
Total NHS Cost£6,737
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+317.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice816 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+317.7% 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.