Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
271
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+38.7%
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 271 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,497 to the NHS. This is 38.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 271 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,497 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.7% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 271 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +38.7% 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.