Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
282
Total Quantity
24.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+44.4%

THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 282 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,519 to the NHS. This is 44.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items282
Total Quantity24,134
Total NHS Cost£1,519
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+44.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice282 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+44.4% 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.