Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE HEDGES MEDICAL CENTRE (SA BAILEY)

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,025
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+424.7%

THE HEDGES MEDICAL CENTRE (SA BAILEY) prescribed 1,025 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,921 to the NHS. This is 424.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
63

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,025
Total Quantity60,590
Total NHS Cost£3,921
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+424.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,025 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+424.7% 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.