Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+15.7%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 226 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,472 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items226
Total Quantity21,146
Total NHS Cost£1,472
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+15.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice226 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+15.7% 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.