Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
256
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+31%

THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 256 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,739 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items256
Total Quantity21,560
Total NHS Cost£1,739
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+31%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice256 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+31% 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.