Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

333

Total Quantity

29.6K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+70.5%

THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 333 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,950 to the NHS. This is 70.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	333
Total Quantity	29,644
Total NHS Cost	£1,950
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+70.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	333 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+70.5% vs national average

Explore More

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.