Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
339
Total Quantity
20.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+73.5%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 339 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,298 to the NHS. This is 73.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items339
Total Quantity20,017
Total NHS Cost£1,298
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+73.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice339 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+73.5% 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.