Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

253

Total Quantity

36.9K

NHS Cost

£2.4K

vs National Avg

+29.5%

THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 253 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,384 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	253
Total Quantity	36,878
Total NHS Cost	£2,384
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+29.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	253 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+29.5% 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.