Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

296

Total Quantity

26.1K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+51.5%

THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 296 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,819 to the NHS. This is 51.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	296
Total Quantity	26,091
Total NHS Cost	£1,819
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+51.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	296 items
National average per practice	195 items
Difference	+51.5% 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.