Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
248
Total Quantity
22.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+26.9%

THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 248 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,514 to the NHS. This is 26.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items248
Total Quantity22,878
Total NHS Cost£1,514
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+26.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice248 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+26.9% 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.